LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
12,385 km
7,696 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,385 km
7,696 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LLW NRT
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code LLW NRT
ICAO Code FWKI RJAA
City Lilongwe Tokyo
Country Malawi Japan
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,035 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 35.760000, 140.390000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,385 kilometers (7,696 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malawi with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Lilongwe, it's 00:00 in Tokyo. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,894 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Lilongwe International Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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