Mwanza to Lilongwe flights
Lilongwe lies 1,277 km (793 mi) south of Mwanza, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Mwanza | Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Malawi |
| Population | 1.1 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) | 1,056 m (3,465 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) |
| Nearest large airport | MWZ, 9 km out | LLW, 20 km out |
Clocks in Lilongwe are 1 h behind Mwanza right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands only 1 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lilongwe
Crossing from Tanzania into Malawi: money changes from the Shilling to the Kwacha (MWK); 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 Mwanza
Mwanza is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,212-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Mwanza?
1,277 km (793 mi) in a straight line, south of Mwanza.
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Lilongwe by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mwanza and Lilongwe?
Lilongwe is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Blantyre against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Mwanza to Lilongwe flights?
Typically Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) 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.