Nairobi (NBO) to Lilongwe (LLW) flights
An economy award from Nairobi (NBO) to Lilongwe (LLW) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Lilongwe (LLW): Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. The two airports are 887 miles (1,428 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance and Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Entebbe, Nampula and Lusaka and more.
How many miles NBO to LLW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Kenya Airways | 7,000 | $87–420 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 7,500 | $85–88 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $57–60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $82–85 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $57–60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 18,500 | $57–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 35,000 | $57–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 45,000 | $101.80–104.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NBO to LLW
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book NBO to LLW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Kenya Airways
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Kenya Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Kenya Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Kenya Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Kenya Airways
NBO to LLW with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited and 2 more, then Ethiopian AirlinesJMUR+1
- Via Nampula (APL)Kenya Airways the whole way
- Via Lusaka (LUN)Kenya Airways and Zambia Airways, then Ethiopian AirlinesZN
- Via Harare (HRE)Kenya Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
NBO to LLW: common questions
How many miles does NBO to LLW cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NBO to LLW?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) and Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Lilongwe (LLW).
How far is Nairobi from Lilongwe by plane?
Nairobi (NBO) and Lilongwe (LLW) are 887 miles (1,428 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NBO to LLW award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nairobi and Lilongwe?
The most direct connections are through Entebbe (EBB), Nampula (APL), Lusaka (LUN) and Harare (HRE). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kenya Airways through Nampula.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.