The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 15,044 kilometers (9,348 miles / 8,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:01 in Denver, it's 16:01 in Lilongwe. With a 9-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 1,399 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.