Beira to Chunga flights
Chunga lies 859 km (534 mi) north-west of Beira, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 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.
| Beira | Chunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Zambia |
| Population | 687,764 | 115,539 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1,197 m (3,927 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | BEW, 9 km out | LUN, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Chunga
Crossing from Mozambique into Zambia: money changes from the Metical 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 Beira
Beira is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beira International Airport (BEW), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Chunga
Chunga 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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Common questions
How far is Chunga from Beira?
859 km (534 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beira.
How long does it take to get from Beira to Chunga by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beira and Chunga?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beira to Chunga flights?
Typically Beira International Airport (BEW) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What currency do I need in Chunga?
The Kwacha (ZMW).
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.