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Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Lusaka, about 5h 57m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 57m
Cape Town to Lilongwe at a glance
Fastest journey5h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Lusaka
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CPT Johannesburg (JNB) LLW
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Malawi Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,705 km1,680 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 57mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneLilongwe vs Cape Town
- Currency in Lilongwe
- USD
- Airports
- CPT → LLW
Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Lusaka. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,705 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Lilongwe?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Lusaka (LUN). Airlink flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Lilongwe?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
