KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,221 km
4,487 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
7,221 km
4,487 mi / 3,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LLW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code KTM LLW
ICAO Code VNKT FWKI
City Kathmandu Lilongwe
Country Nepal Malawi
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 7,221 kilometers (4,487 miles / 3,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Kathmandu, it's 15:11 in Lilongwe. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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