Harare to Kafue flights
Kafue lies 382 km (237 mi) north-west of Harare, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Harare | Kafue | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zimbabwe | Zambia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 104,174 |
| Elevation | 1,494 m (4,902 ft) | 996 m (3,268 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | HRE, 12 km out | LUN, 57 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kafue
Crossing from Zimbabwe into Zambia: money changes from the Zimbabwe Gold 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 Harare
Harare is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 15,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kafue
Kafue is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), 57 km (35 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 | 57 km (35 mi) | 12,998 ft | 3,779 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kafue from Harare?
382 km (237 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Harare.
How long does it take to get from Harare to Kafue by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Harare and Kafue?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Harare to Kafue flights?
Typically Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What currency do I need in Kafue?
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 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.