BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,981 km
4,959 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
7,981 km
4,959 mi / 4,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LLW
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code BKK LLW
ICAO Code VTBS FWKI
City Bangkok Lilongwe
Country Thailand Malawi
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 7,981 kilometers (4,959 miles / 4,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Bangkok, it's 22:59 in Lilongwe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,030 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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