LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
4,531 km
2,815 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,531 km
2,815 mi / 2,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LLW RUH
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LLW RUH
ICAO Code FWKI OERK
City Lilongwe Riyadh
Country Malawi Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,035 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,531 kilometers (2,815 miles / 2,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 15:52 in Lilongwe, it's 16:52 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,986 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Lilongwe International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 199° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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