KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,021 km
3,120 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
5,021 km
3,120 mi / 2,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LLW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code KWI LLW
ICAO Code OKKK FWKI
City Kuwait City Lilongwe
Country Kuwait Malawi
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 206 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 5,021 kilometers (3,120 miles / 2,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Kuwait 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 17:54 in Kuwait City, it's 16:54 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,829 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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