BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,724 km
7,907 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
12,724 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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BWI LLW
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code BWI LLW
ICAO Code KBWI FWKI
City Baltimore Lilongwe
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 143 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 12,724 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Baltimore, it's 23:08 in Lilongwe. With a 7-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 3,892 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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