LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
14,967 km
9,300 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,967 km
9,300 mi / 8,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LLW MEX
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LLW MEX
ICAO Code FWKI MMMX
City Lilongwe Mexico City
Country Malawi Mexico
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,035 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,967 kilometers (9,300 miles / 8,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Mexico. 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 13:46 in Lilongwe, it's 05:46 in Mexico City. 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 3,281 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lilongwe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 90° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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