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Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
Kamuzu International Airport is an international airport serving Lumbadzi (Lilongwe District), Malawi. Its IATA code is LLW and its ICAO code is FWKI. It has one runway, 3,540 m long.
- IATALLW
- ICAOFWKI
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LLW
- ICAO code
- FWKI
- City
- Lumbadzi
- Region / province
- Lilongwe District
- Country / territory
- Malawi
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 13.7894° S, 33.7810° E
- Elevation
- 1,230 m (4,035 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Blantyre (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,540 m (11,614 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,540 m11,614 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,823 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,770 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,488 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.000 MHz |
| RDR | 124.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kamuzu International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Lumbadzi through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Malawi
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chileka International Airport | BLZ | 246 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kamuzu International Airport?
The IATA code of Kamuzu International Airport is LLW and its ICAO code is FWKI. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kamuzu International Airport located?
Kamuzu International Airport is in Lumbadzi, Lilongwe District, Malawi, at coordinates 13.7894° S, 33.7810° E and an elevation of 1,230 m (4,035 ft).
How far is Kamuzu International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kamuzu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,488 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,770 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,823 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Kamuzu International Airport?
The longest runway at Kamuzu International Airport is 3,540 m (11,614 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kamuzu International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.