How long is the flight from Illinois to Blantyre?

Ethiopian Air can get you from Illinois to Blantyre in just under 38h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 8610 mi between Illinois and Blantyre.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Blantyre ranges from 0.0 - 7.9 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Blantyre when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Blantyre, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to BLZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Blantyre as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Blantyre from Illinois?

For a flight from Illinois to Blantyre, you will be flying into Chileka. Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) is just 7.7 mi from the center of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Blantyre that include hotel bookings?

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Blantyre from Illinois?
For a flight from Illinois to Blantyre, you will be flying into Chileka. Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) is just 7.7 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from Illinois to Blantyre?
Ethiopian Air can get you from Illinois to Blantyre in just under 38h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 8610 mi between Illinois and Blantyre.
Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Blantyre that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Blantyre flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Blantyre?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Blantyre?
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