AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,861 km
4,885 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
7,861 km
4,885 mi / 4,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
150°
south southeast

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AMS LLW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code AMS LLW
ICAO Code EHAM FWKI
City Amsterdam Lilongwe
Country Netherlands Malawi
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Blantyre
Elevation -11 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 7,861 kilometers (4,885 miles / 4,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Netherlands with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Amsterdam, it's 10:54 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,046 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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