Moroni to Lilongwe flights
Lilongwe lies 1,057 km (657 mi) west of Moroni, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Moroni | Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Comoros | Malawi |
| Population | 74,749 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 1,056 m (3,465 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Comoro) | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) |
| Nearest large airport | HAH, 19 km out | LLW, 20 km out |
Clocks in Lilongwe are 1 h behind Moroni right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lilongwe
Crossing from Comoros into Malawi: money changes from the Franc 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 Moroni
Moroni is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 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 Moroni?
1,057 km (657 mi) in a straight line, west of Moroni.
How long does it take to get from Moroni to Lilongwe by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moroni and Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Blantyre against Indian/Comoro).
Which airports are used for Moroni to Lilongwe flights?
Typically Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
What currency do I need in Lilongwe?
The Kwacha (MWK).
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.