LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
4,054 km
2,519 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
4,054 km
2,519 mi / 2,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
302°
west northwest

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LLW LOS
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code LLW LOS
ICAO Code FWKI DNMM
City Lilongwe Lagos
Country Malawi Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,035 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 6.580000, 3.320000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 4,054 kilometers (2,519 miles / 2,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Malawi with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:56 in Lilongwe, it's 13:56 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,900 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Lilongwe International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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