LHR
London
United Kingdom
7,975 km
4,955 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
7,975 km
4,955 mi / 4,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
145°
southeast

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LHR LLW
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code LHR LLW
ICAO Code EGLL FWKI
City London Lilongwe
Country United Kingdom Malawi
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 83 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -13.790000, 33.780000

London (LHR) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 7,975 kilometers (4,955 miles / 4,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 United Kingdom with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in London, it's 00:19 in Lilongwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,952 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than London Heathrow Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 338° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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