Direct flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe

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Nairobi

Kenya

Kenya

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Lilongwe

Malawi

Malawi

LLW

Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport)

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Distance
887 miles  ·  (1,427 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Kenya Airways
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Embraer 190

Nairobi to Lilongwe Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from NBO to LLW, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Lilongwe

What is the best time to visit Lilongwe?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Lilongwe is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Lilongwe any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Nairobi to Lilongwe

Airline-specific flight schedules from Nairobi to Lilongwe

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Nairobi NBO to Lilongwe LLW. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines flight schedulefrom Nairobi to Lilongwe

Ethiopian Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways flight schedulefrom Nairobi to Lilongwe

Kenya Airways is a member of SkyTeam
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Nairobi to Lilongwe Flights

Flights from NBO to LLW are operated 8 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 00:40 - 12:10. The earliest flight departs at 00:40, the last flight departs at 12:10. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Nairobi to Lilongwe takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Nairobi and Lilongwe is 887 miles (or 1,427 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Lilongwe?

There is 1 airport in Lilongwe: Lilongwe International Airport (Kumuzu Airport) (LLW).

How many flights per week are there from NBO to LLW?

There are 8 flights per week flying from Nairobi to Lilongwe (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Nairobi to Lilongwe.

How far is Lilongwe from Nairobi?

The distance from Nairobi to Lilongwe is 887 miles (1,427 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from NBO airport to LLW airport?

Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways are flying nonstop from Nairobi to Lilongwe.

What alliances have direct flights from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Nairobi to Lilongwe.

What classes are available from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

Aircraft types that fly from Nairobi to Lilongwe:

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Embraer 190

What is the earliest flight departing from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

The earliest flight departs at 00:40 from Nairobi and arrives at 02:10 at Lilongwe.

What is the latest flight available from Nairobi to Lilongwe?

The latest flight departs at 12:10 from Nairobi and arrives at 13:30 at Lilongwe.

Popular flights from Nairobi via Lilongwe

Non-stop flights from NBO to LLW

887 miles (1,427 km)  ·  2h 15m

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1 passenger
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  • Kenya Airways

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  • Kenya Airways

    Kenya Airways

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  • KQ 756

  • Kenya Airways

  • Embraer 190

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