Kitwe to Kibaha flights
Kibaha lies 1,351 km (839 mi) north-east 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 | Kibaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Tanzania |
| Population | 665,961 | 265,360 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | NLA, 37 km out | DAR, 34 km out |
Clocks in Kibaha are 1 h ahead of Kitwe right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands 3 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kibaha
Crossing from Zambia into Tanzania: money changes from the Kwacha to the Shilling (TZS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / 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 Kibaha
Kibaha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | 34 km (21 mi) | 9,843 ft | 182 ft |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,915 ft | 54 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kibaha from Kitwe?
1,351 km (839 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kitwe.
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Kibaha 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 Kibaha?
Kibaha is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Africa/Lusaka).
Which airports are used for Kitwe to Kibaha flights?
Typically Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR); Kibaha also has ZNZ.
What currency do I need in Kibaha?
The Shilling (TZS).
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.