Lilongwe to Tete flights
Tete lies 244 km (152 mi) south of Lilongwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
| Lilongwe | Tete | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malawi | Mozambique |
| Population | 1.1 million | 357,000 |
| Elevation | 1,056 m (3,465 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
| Nearest large airport | LLW, 20 km out | TET, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tete
Crossing from Malawi into Mozambique: money changes from the Kwacha 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 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.
Arriving in Tete
Tete is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tete Airport (TET), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,225 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tete Airport | TET | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,225 ft | 525 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tete from Lilongwe?
244 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south of Lilongwe.
How long does it take to get from Lilongwe to Tete by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lilongwe and Tete?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lilongwe to Tete flights?
Typically Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Tete Airport (TET).
What currency do I need in Tete?
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.