Flights to Lilongwe
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,614 ft, LLW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4,035 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Lilongwe
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Lilongwe to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Lilongwe to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lilongwe to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 730 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Lilongwe to Lusaka | Zambia | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Lilongwe to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lilongwe to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Lilongwe to Harare | Zimbabwe | 519 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Lilongwe to Maputo | Mozambique | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Lilongwe to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lilongwe to Matola | Mozambique | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Lilongwe to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Lilongwe to Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lilongwe to Blantyre | Malawi | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Lilongwe to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,411 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Lilongwe to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lilongwe to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 973 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Lilongwe to Nampula | Mozambique | 603 km (375 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Lilongwe to Bujumbura | Burundi | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lilongwe to Dodoma | Tanzania | 893 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Lilongwe to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Lilongwe to Beira | Mozambique | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Lilongwe to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,291 km (1,424 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Lilongwe to São Paulo | Brazil | 8,434 km (5,241 mi) | about 11 h 34 min |
| Lilongwe to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,018 km (4,982 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
| Lilongwe to Lima | Peru | 11,861 km (7,370 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Lilongwe to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 8,096 km (5,031 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Lilongwe to Surabaya | Indonesia | 8,629 km (5,362 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
| Lilongwe to Quito | Ecuador | 12,405 km (7,708 mi) | about 16 h 39 min |
| Lilongwe to Brisbane | Australia | 12,011 km (7,463 mi) | about 16 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lilongwe?
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LLW from Lilongwe city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lilongwe on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.