HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,770 km
5,449 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
8,770 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HAN LLW
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code HAN LLW
ICAO Code VVNB FWKI
City Hanoi Lilongwe
Country Vietnam Malawi
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 39 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Hanoi (HAN) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 8,770 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Vietnam 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 18:41 in Hanoi, it's 13:41 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 3,996 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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