LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
1,355 km
842 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
1,355 km
842 mi / 731 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

LLW MPM
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LLW MPM
ICAO Code FWKI FQMA
City Lilongwe Maputo
Country Malawi Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,035 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 1,355 kilometers (842 miles / 731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:54 in Lilongwe, it's 10:54 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,890 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Lilongwe International Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 6° (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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) and Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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