KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,374 km
854 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
1,374 km
854 mi / 742 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LLW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code KGL LLW
ICAO Code HRYR FWKI
City Kigali Lilongwe
Country Rwanda Malawi
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Kigali (KGL) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 1,374 kilometers (854 miles / 742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:38 in Kigali, it's 00:38 in Lilongwe.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 343° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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