Kitwe to Catchiungo flights
Catchiungo lies 1,301 km (808 mi) west of Kitwe, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
Open Catchiungo in Google Maps
| Kitwe | Catchiungo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Angola |
| Population | 665,961 | 120,677 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1,818 m (5,965 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | NLA, 37 km out | NOV, 57 km out |
Clocks in Catchiungo are 1 h behind Kitwe right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands only 1 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Catchiungo
Crossing from Zambia into Angola: money changes from the Kwacha to the Kwanza (AOA); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kitwe
Kitwe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Catchiungo
Catchiungo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Albano Machado Airport (NOV), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,727 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albano Machado Airport (regional) | NOV | 57 km (35 mi) | 8,727 ft | 5,587 ft |
Book a flight to Catchiungo
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Catchiungo
Live rooms and prices for Catchiungo are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Catchiungo
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Catchiungo from Kitwe?
1,301 km (808 mi) in a straight line, west of Kitwe.
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Catchiungo by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitwe and Catchiungo?
Catchiungo is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Lusaka).
Which airports are used for Kitwe to Catchiungo flights?
Typically Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Albano Machado Airport (NOV).
What currency do I need in Catchiungo?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.