Brisbane to Chunga flights
Chunga lies 12,395 km (7,702 mi) south-west of Brisbane, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 38 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.
| Brisbane | Chunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Zambia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 115,539 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 1,197 m (3,927 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | BNE, 13 km out | LUN, 20 km out |
Clocks in Chunga are 8 h behind Brisbane right now, so a 16 h 38 min journey lands only 8 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chunga
Crossing from Australia into Zambia: money changes from the Dollar 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 Brisbane
Brisbane is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,680-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km).
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 Brisbane?
12,395 km (7,702 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brisbane.
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Chunga by air?
About 16 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Chunga?
Chunga is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lusaka against Australia/Brisbane).
Which airports are used for Brisbane to Chunga flights?
Typically Brisbane International Airport (BNE) 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.