Chililabombwe to Lusaka flights
Lusaka lies 342 km (212 mi) south of Chililabombwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chililabombwe | Lusaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 113,876 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,316 m (4,318 ft) | 1,277 m (4,190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | FBM, 92 km out | LUN, 20 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chililabombwe
Chililabombwe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 10,623-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Lusaka
Lusaka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | LUN | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,998 ft | 3,779 ft |
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Staying in Lusaka
Our booking partner lists 341 places to stay in Lusaka. Of the 211 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (129), and 11 are five-star. Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 11,803 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lusaka from Chililabombwe?
342 km (212 mi) in a straight line, south of Chililabombwe.
How long does it take to get from Chililabombwe to Lusaka by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chililabombwe and Lusaka?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chililabombwe to Lusaka flights?
Typically Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
Where can I stay in Lusaka?
Our booking partner lists 341 places to stay in Lusaka, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.