Arusha to Ndola flights
Ndola lies 1,386 km (861 mi) south-west of Arusha, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
| Arusha | Ndola | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Zambia |
| Population | 617,631 | 627,503 |
| Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) | 1,307 m (4,288 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | JRO, 44 km out | NLA, 13 km out |
Clocks in Ndola are 1 h behind Arusha right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ndola
Crossing from Tanzania into Zambia: money changes from the Shilling to the Kwacha (ZMW); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +260; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648868.
Airports at each end
Leaving Arusha
Arusha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arusha Airport (ARK, 6 km).
Arriving in Ndola
Ndola is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,308 ft |
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Staying in Ndola
Our booking partner lists 40 places to stay in Ndola. Of the 28 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Guests have left 809 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ndola from Arusha?
1,386 km (861 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Arusha.
How long does it take to get from Arusha to Ndola by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arusha and Ndola?
Ndola is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lusaka against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Arusha to Ndola flights?
Typically Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA).
What currency do I need in Ndola?
The Kwacha (ZMW).
Where can I stay in Ndola?
Our booking partner lists 40 places to stay in Ndola, 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.