ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,323 km
2,686 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
4,323 km
2,686 mi / 2,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC LLW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code ACC LLW
ICAO Code DGAA FWKI
City Accra Lilongwe
Country Ghana Malawi
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 205 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Accra (ACC) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 4,323 kilometers (2,686 miles / 2,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Accra, it's 12:17 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,830 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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