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Flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town. 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
LLWCPTJNB

Lilongwe to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey5h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Lusaka

Best ways to fly from Lilongwe to Cape Town

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

1
LLW Johannesburg (JNB) CPT
Leg 1: Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~5h 57m
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LLW Lusaka (LUN) CPT
Leg 1: Malawi Airlines, Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: Proflight Zambia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 07m
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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
2,705 km1,680 miles
Journey time
5h 57mestimate
Time difference
NoneCape Town vs Lilongwe
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
LLW → CPT

Flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town?
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 Lilongwe to Cape Town?
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 Lilongwe and Cape Town?
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 Lilongwe and Cape Town?
Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

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