Kabwe to Soshanguve flights
Soshanguve lies 1,227 km (762 mi) south of Kabwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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.
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| Kabwe | Soshanguve | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | South Africa |
| Population | 288,598 | 872,309 |
| Elevation | 1,191 m (3,907 ft) | 1,179 m (3,868 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | LUN, 98 km out | HLA, 55 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Soshanguve
Crossing from Zambia into South Africa: money changes from the Kwacha to the Rand (ZAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kabwe
Kabwe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, whose 12,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Soshanguve
Soshanguve is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 55 km (34 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 76 km (47 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
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Staying in Soshanguve
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Soshanguve. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 143 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Soshanguve from Kabwe?
1,227 km (762 mi) in a straight line, south of Kabwe.
How long does it take to get from Kabwe to Soshanguve by air?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kabwe and Soshanguve?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kabwe to Soshanguve flights?
Typically Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA); Soshanguve also has JNB.
What currency do I need in Soshanguve?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where can I stay in Soshanguve?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Soshanguve, 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.