Kitwe to Chunga flights
Chunga lies 280 km (174 mi) south of Kitwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Kitwe | Chunga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 665,961 | 115,539 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1,197 m (3,927 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | NLA, 37 km out | LUN, 20 km out |
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 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 Kitwe?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south of Kitwe.
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Chunga by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Chunga?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kitwe to Chunga flights?
Typically Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
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.