The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,429 kilometers (888 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Lilongwe, it's 19:51 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,295 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lilongwe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.