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Connecting route · Malawi → Botswana

Flights from Lilongwe to Gaborone

There are no direct flights from Lilongwe to Gaborone. 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
LLWGBEJNB

Lilongwe to Gaborone at a glance

Fastest journey4h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Lusaka

Best ways to fly from Lilongwe to Gaborone

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) GBE
Leg 1: Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines, Malawi Airlines · Leg 2: Air Botswana, Airlink, South African Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 44m
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LLW Lusaka (LUN) GBE
Leg 1: Malawi Airlines, Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: Air Botswana
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
NoneGaborone vs Lilongwe
Currency in Gaborone
USD
Airports
LLW → GBE

Flights from Lilongwe to Gaborone: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lilongwe to Gaborone?
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 Gaborone?
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 Lilongwe and Gaborone?
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 Gaborone?
Lilongwe: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW). Gaborone: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE).

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