Day trip from Lilongwe to Blantyre
Blantyre lies 241 km (150 mi) south-east of Lilongwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 241 km (150 mi) apart, Blantyre is a realistic day trip from Lilongwe: about 3 h 55 min each way by road.
| Lilongwe | Blantyre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malawi | Malawi |
| Population | 1.1 million | 902,588 |
| Elevation | 1,056 m (3,465 ft) | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Blantyre
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Staying in Blantyre
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Blantyre. Of the 33 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,895 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Blantyre
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Common questions
How far is Blantyre from Lilongwe?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lilongwe; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lilongwe to Blantyre by road?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lilongwe and Blantyre?
No, both are on Africa/Blantyre at the moment.
Where can I stay in Blantyre?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Blantyre, 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.