Driving from Kitwe to Mongu
Mongu lies 612 km (380 mi) south-west of Kitwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 747 km (464 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kitwe | Mongu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 665,961 | 111,450 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1,016 m (3,333 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book car hire from Kitwe to Mongu
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Staying in Mongu
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Common questions
How far is Mongu from Kitwe?
612 km (380 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kitwe; by road roughly 747 km (464 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Mongu by car?
About 9 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitwe and Mongu?
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.