Driving from Kabwe to Solwezi
Solwezi lies 337 km (210 mi) north-west of Kabwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 411 km (256 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kabwe | Solwezi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 288,598 | 301,370 |
| Elevation | 1,191 m (3,907 ft) | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book car hire from Kabwe to Solwezi
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Staying in Solwezi
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Common questions
How far is Solwezi from Kabwe?
337 km (210 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kabwe; by road roughly 411 km (256 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kabwe to Solwezi by car?
About 5 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kabwe and Solwezi?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.