Luanda to Zomba flights
Zomba lies 2,507 km (1,558 mi) east of Luanda, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 58 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.
| Luanda | Zomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Malawi |
| Population | 2.8 million | 118,440 |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) | 949 m (3,114 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) |
| Nearest large airport | LAD, 2 km out | BLZ, 49 km out |
Clocks in Zomba are 1 h ahead of Luanda right now, so a 3 h 58 min journey lands 4 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zomba
Crossing from Angola into Malawi: money changes from the Kwanza to the Kwacha (MWK); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +265; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648832.
Airports at each end
Leaving Luanda
Luanda is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 12,190-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ, 38 km).
Arriving in Zomba
Zomba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chileka International Airport (BLZ), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,628 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chileka International Airport | BLZ | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,628 ft | 2,555 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zomba from Luanda?
2,507 km (1,558 mi) in a straight line, east of Luanda.
How long does it take to get from Luanda to Zomba by air?
About 3 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Luanda and Zomba?
Zomba is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Blantyre against Africa/Luanda).
Which airports are used for Luanda to Zomba flights?
Typically Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ).
What currency do I need in Zomba?
The Kwacha (MWK).
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.