Flights Lusaka → Lilongwe
LUN → LLW
Route overview
The flight route connects Lusaka to Lilongwe, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737 series and Embraer 190 for larger passenger capacities, as well as smaller planes like the British Aerospace Jetstream 41. The destination airport in Lilongwe, which opened in 1977, sees approximately 296,190 passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Lusaka (LUN) → Lilongwe (LLW) route is operated by Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lilongwe the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lusaka the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Lilongwe: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lusaka (LUN) to Lilongwe (LLW) heads east for about 598 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lusaka the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Lilongwe it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating LUN-LLW
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Frequently asked questions about LUN-LLW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
