The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 10,429 kilometers (6,480 miles / 5,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Adelaide, it's 15:41 in Lilongwe. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,015 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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