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Connecting route · Botswana → Malawi

Flights from Gaborone to Lilongwe

There are no direct flights from Gaborone to Lilongwe. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Lusaka, about 4h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 44m
GBELLWJNB

Gaborone to Lilongwe at a glance

Fastest journey4h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Lusaka

Best ways to fly from Gaborone to Lilongwe

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
GBE Johannesburg (JNB) LLW
Leg 1: Air Botswana, Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Malawi Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 44m
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GBE Lusaka (LUN) LLW
Leg 1: Air Botswana · Leg 2: Malawi Airlines, Proflight Zambia
Self-transfer likely ~5h 35m
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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
1,443 km896 miles
Journey time
4h 44mestimate
Time difference
NoneLilongwe vs Gaborone
Currency in Lilongwe
USD
Airports
GBE → LLW

Flights from Gaborone to Lilongwe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gaborone 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 Gaborone to Lilongwe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,443 km.
Where do you change planes between Gaborone and Lilongwe?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Lusaka (LUN). Air Botswana flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gaborone and Lilongwe?
Gaborone: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).

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