Distance From Karonga Airport to Yantai Penglai International Airport, KGJ - YNT Distance

The distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) to Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) is 6480 miles or 10428 kilometers or 5627 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Karonga ( Malawi ) to Yantai ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karonga and Yantai takes around 14 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karonga Airport, Karonga, Malawi to Yantai Penglai International Airport, Yantai, China is 14 hours 53 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KGJ - YNT

Kilometers		10428 km
Statute Miles		6480 miles
Nautical Miles		5627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 53 minutes

Karonga Airport to Yantai Penglai International Airport Flight Route Map - KGJ to YNT Flight Path

Location of Karonga Airport & Yantai Penglai International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Karonga, Malawi and Yantai, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGJ - YNT

Time difference between Karonga (Malawi) and Yantai (China) is 6 Hours.
Yantai time is 6 Hours ahead of Karonga.

Location	Local Time
Karonga (Malawi)	2026-09-11, 22:12:33 CAT
Yantai (China)	2026-09-12, 04:12:33 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Karonga Airport (KGJ / FWKA) Karonga, Malawi

Destination

Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT / ZSYT) Yantai, China