LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
13,906 km
8,641 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,906 km
8,641 mi / 7,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LLW STL
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LLW STL
ICAO Code FWKI KSTL
City Lilongwe St Louis
Country Malawi United States
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Chicago
Elevation 4,035 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lilongwe (LLW) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,906 kilometers (8,641 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Lilongwe, it's 08:53 in St Louis. With a 8-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 3,418 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Lilongwe International Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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