IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,145 km
3,819 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
6,145 km
3,819 mi / 3,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

IST LLW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code IST LLW
ICAO Code LTFM FWKI
City Istanbul Lilongwe
Country Turkey Malawi
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 325 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Istanbul (IST) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 6,145 kilometers (3,819 miles / 3,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Turkey 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 11:54 in Istanbul, it's 10:54 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,710 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 355° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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