CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,889 km
3,038 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
4,889 km
3,038 mi / 2,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
177°
south

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CAI LLW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code CAI LLW
ICAO Code HECA FWKI
City Cairo Lilongwe
Country Egypt Malawi
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 382 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Cairo (CAI) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 4,889 kilometers (3,038 miles / 2,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Egypt with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:14 in Cairo, it's 11:14 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,653 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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