Lilongwe to Matuga flights
Matuga lies 1,261 km (783 mi) north-east of Lilongwe, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Lilongwe | Matuga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malawi | Kenya |
| Population | 1.1 million | 194,252 |
| Elevation | 1,056 m (3,465 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | LLW, 20 km out | MBA, 15 km out |
Clocks in Matuga are 1 h ahead of Lilongwe right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Matuga
Crossing from Malawi into Kenya: money changes from the Kwacha to the Shilling (KES); the dialling code becomes +254; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Matuga
Matuga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Moi International Airport (MBA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moi International Airport | MBA | 15 km (9 mi) | 10,991 ft | 200 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Matuga from Lilongwe?
1,261 km (783 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lilongwe.
How long does it take to get from Lilongwe to Matuga by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lilongwe and Matuga?
Matuga is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Nairobi against Africa/Blantyre).
Which airports are used for Lilongwe to Matuga flights?
Typically Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Moi International Airport (MBA).
What currency do I need in Matuga?
The Shilling (KES).
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.