Chileka International Airport (BLZ)

Airport serving Blantyre, Blantyre District, Malawi.

IATA: BLZ
ICAO: FWCL
Local time: —
Time zone: Central Africa TimeAfrica/Blantyre
Elevation: 2,555 ft779 m
To the centre: 13 km8 mi from central Blantyre, straight line

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Frequently asked questions

How far is BLZ from Blantyre city centre?

Chileka International Airport is about 13 km (8 miles) from the centre of Blantyre in a straight line. The trip by road is longer, and how long it takes depends on traffic and the transport you use.

What time zone is BLZ in?

Chileka International Airport is in the Africa/Blantyre time zone. The current local time is shown at the top of this page.

What are the airport codes for Chileka International Airport?

IATA BLZ, ICAO FWCL. Airlines and booking sites use the three-letter IATA code; pilots and air traffic control use the four-letter ICAO code.