Blantyre to Lilongwe flights
Lilongwe lies 241 km (150 mi) north-west of Blantyre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Blantyre | Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malawi | Malawi |
| Population | 902,588 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) | 1,056 m (3,465 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) |
| Nearest large airport | BLZ, 13 km out | LLW, 20 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Blantyre
Blantyre is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chileka International Airport (BLZ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,628 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Lilongwe
Lilongwe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamuzu International Airport | LLW | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,614 ft | 4,035 ft |
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Staying in Lilongwe
Our booking partner lists 104 places to stay in Lilongwe. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 1 are five-star. Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 3,051 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lilongwe from Blantyre?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Blantyre.
How long does it take to get from Blantyre to Lilongwe by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Blantyre and Lilongwe?
No, both are on Africa/Blantyre at the moment.
Which airports are used for Blantyre to Lilongwe flights?
Typically Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
Where can I stay in Lilongwe?
Our booking partner lists 104 places to stay in Lilongwe, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.