Driving from Zomba to Lilongwe
Lilongwe lies 228 km (142 mi) north-west of Zomba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 278 km (173 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Zomba | Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malawi | Malawi |
| Population | 118,440 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 949 m (3,114 ft) | 1,056 m (3,465 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) | UTC+2 (Africa/Blantyre) |
Where to book car hire from Zomba to Lilongwe
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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 Zomba?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Zomba; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zomba to Lilongwe by car?
About 3 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zomba and Lilongwe?
No, both are on Africa/Blantyre at the moment.
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.