Nairobi to Lichinga flights
Lichinga lies 1,349 km (838 mi) south of Nairobi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Nairobi | Lichinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Mozambique |
| Population | 4.4 million | 281,341 |
| Elevation | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) | 1,349 m (4,426 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 13 km out | VXC, 5 km out |
Clocks in Lichinga are 1 h behind Nairobi right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lichinga
Crossing from Kenya into Mozambique: money changes from the Shilling to the Metical (MZN); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +258; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nairobi
Nairobi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 4 km).
Arriving in Lichinga
Lichinga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lichinga Airport (VXC), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,300 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichinga Airport (regional) | VXC | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,300 ft | 4,505 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lichinga from Nairobi?
1,349 km (838 mi) in a straight line, south of Nairobi.
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Lichinga by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nairobi and Lichinga?
Lichinga is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Maputo against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Nairobi to Lichinga flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Lichinga Airport (VXC).
What currency do I need in Lichinga?
The Metical (MZN).
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.