The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 14,621 kilometers (9,085 miles / 7,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 00:42 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 07:42 in Lilongwe. 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 3,429 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.