What is the cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa?

The cheapest way to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa is to bus via Johannesburg which costs $250 - $310 and takes 3 days 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa?

The fastest way to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $450 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Lilongwe and Kinshasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lilongwe to Kinshasa. However, there are services departing from Lilongwe and arriving at Kinshasa via Johannesburg, Windhoek and Luanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Lilongwe to Kinshasa?

The distance between Lilongwe and Kinshasa is 2310 km. The road distance is 3378.4 km.

How do I travel from Lilongwe to Kinshasa without a car?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa without a car is to bus via Johannesburg which takes 3 days 16h and costs $250 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lilongwe to Kinshasa bus from?

Lilongwe to Kinshasa bus services, operated by Munorurama, depart from Lilongwe station.

Bus or fly from Lilongwe to Kinshasa?

The best way to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $450 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Johannesburg, which costs $250 - $310 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Lilongwe to Kinshasa bus arrive?

Lilongwe to Kinshasa bus services, operated by Munorurama, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Lilongwe and Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is 1h behind Lilongwe. It is currently 4:21 PM in Lilongwe and 3:21 PM in Kinshasa.

Can I drive from Lilongwe to Kinshasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lilongwe to Kinshasa is 3378 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Lilongwe to Kinshasa.

Where can I stay near Kinshasa?

There are 128+ hotels available in Kinshasa.

Lilongwe to Kinshasa - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lilongwe to Kinshasa by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane LLW - FIH
7h 21m
$456–1,253
Bus via Johannesburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Windhoekbus
3. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
3d 16h
$250–302
Drive 3,378.4 km
1. Drive from Lilongwe to Kinshasacar 3,378.4 km
2d 9h
$593–857
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyrebus
2. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Soweto Marketbus
4. Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
4d 5h
$302–366

Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights

4Weekly Planes

8h 33mAverage Duration

$428Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,310.4 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Lilongwe, Malawi and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Airlink fly from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilongwe to Kinshasa via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Windhoek, Gamek Terminal, and Luanda in around 3d 16h.

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