JFK
New York
United States
12,474 km
7,751 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
12,474 km
7,751 mi / 6,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

JFK LLW
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code JFK LLW
ICAO Code KJFK FWKI
City New York Lilongwe
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 13 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -13.790000, 33.780000

New York (JFK) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 12,474 kilometers (7,751 miles / 6,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 09:24 in New York, it's 15:24 in Lilongwe. With a 6-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 4,022 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 309° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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