Chileka International Airport
Blantyre · MalawiICAO FWCL
Chileka International Airport (BLZ) is an airport serving Blantyre, Malawi, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 40' 44.8" S, 34° 58' 26.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,555 feet (779 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Blantyre (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at BLZ
3 active airlines serving Chileka International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Chileka International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingozi Airport | TET | Tete | Mozambique | 150 km |
| Lichinga Airport | VXC | Lichinga | Mozambique | 268 km |
| Lilongwe International Airport | LLW | Lilongwe | Malawi | 245 km |
| Quelimane Airport | UEL | Quelimane | Mozambique | 314 km |
| Beira Airport | BEW | Beira | Mozambique | 456 km |
| Chipata Airport | CIP | Chipata | Zambia | 348 km |
| Nampula Airport | APL | Nampula | Mozambique | 467 km |
| Chimoio Airport | VPY | Chimoio | Mozambique | 418 km |
Other Airports in Malawi
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 40' 44.8" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 34° 58' 26.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -15.679100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 34.973999
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Blantyre
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 09:54 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,555 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 779 m
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