Charter Dar Es Salaam to Lilongwe privately from US$11,500, about 1h 37m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ⇄ Lilongwe (LLW) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Dar Es Salaam and Lilongwe lie approximately 971 km apart (603 mi / 524 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$11,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Dar Es Salaam–Lilongwe spans US$11,500 – US$33,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 37m | 1h 27m – 1h 47m | US$23,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 37m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 36m | US$26,000 – US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 33m | US$28,000 – US$39,500 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Dar Es Salaam–Lilongwe charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: Julius Nyerere International Airport.
Lilongwe, Malawi: Kamuzu International Airport.
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | Kamuzu International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HTDA / DAR | FWKI / LLW |
| Longest hard runway | 9,843 ft | 11,614 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 182 ft | 4,035 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Dar Es Salaam to Lilongwe can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Julius Nyerere International Airport has 9,843 ft and Kamuzu International Airport 11,614 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 971 km.
Alternates within range: Old Lilongwe Airport (4,462 ft, 21 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Dar Es Salaam–Lilongwe charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Dar Es Salaam–Lilongwe is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$11,500 – US$33,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 37m gate to gate over 971 km (603 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Dar Es Salaam–Lilongwe departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Other flights from Dar Es Salaam | Lilongwe | Tanzania | Africa
