The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 11,167 kilometers (6,939 miles / 6,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 South Korea 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 01:05 in Seoul, it's 18:05 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 4,012 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.