ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,592 km
1,610 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
2,592 km
1,610 mi / 1,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LLW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code ADD LLW
ICAO Code HAAB FWKI
City Addis Ababa Lilongwe
Country Ethiopia Malawi
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 2,592 kilometers (1,610 miles / 1,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:18 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:18 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,595 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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