Kitwe to Huambo flights
Huambo lies 1,353 km (840 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 29 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 | Huambo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Angola |
| Population | 665,961 | 595,304 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | NLA, 37 km out | NOV, 4 km out |
Clocks in Huambo are 1 h behind Kitwe right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Huambo
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 Huambo
Huambo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Albano Machado Airport (NOV), 4 km (2 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 | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,727 ft | 5,587 ft |
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Staying in Huambo
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Huambo. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 3 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Huambo from Kitwe?
1,353 km (840 mi) in a straight line, west of Kitwe.
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Huambo by air?
About 2 h 29 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 Huambo?
Huambo is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Lusaka).
Which airports are used for Kitwe to Huambo flights?
Typically Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Albano Machado Airport (NOV).
What currency do I need in Huambo?
The Kwanza (AOA).
Where can I stay in Huambo?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Huambo, 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.