Distance From Old Lilongwe Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Old Lilongwe Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7164 miles or 11530 kilometers or 6222 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 Lilongwe ( Malawi ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lilongwe and Sydney takes around 16 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Old Lilongwe Airport, Lilongwe, Malawi to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 16 hours 28 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 • - SYD

Kilometers		11530 km
Statute Miles		7164 miles
Nautical Miles		6222 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 28 minutes

Old Lilongwe Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

Location of Old Lilongwe Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lilongwe to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lilongwe, Malawi and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Lilongwe (Malawi) and Sydney (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Sydney time is 9 Hours ahead of Lilongwe.

Location	Local Time
Lilongwe (Malawi)	2026-03-15, 14:16:20 CAT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-15, 23:16:20 AEDT

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

Old Lilongwe Airport ( / FWLE) Lilongwe, Malawi

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia