EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,490 km
5,276 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
8,490 km
5,276 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
143°
southeast

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EDI LLW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code EDI LLW
ICAO Code EGPH FWKI
City Edinburgh Lilongwe
Country United Kingdom Malawi
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 135 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 8,490 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 United Kingdom 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 16:02 in Edinburgh, it's 18:02 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,900 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 340° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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