Kitwe to Menongue flights
Menongue lies 1,155 km (718 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 14 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 | Menongue | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Angola |
| Population | 665,961 | 251,178 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1,355 m (4,446 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | NLA, 37 km out | SPP, 3 km out |
Clocks in Menongue are 1 h behind Kitwe right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands only 1 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Menongue
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 Menongue
Menongue is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Menongue Airport (SPP), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menongue Airport (regional) | SPP | 3 km (2 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,469 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Menongue from Kitwe?
1,155 km (718 mi) in a straight line, west of Kitwe.
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Menongue by air?
About 2 h 14 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 Menongue?
Menongue is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Lusaka).
Which airports are used for Kitwe to Menongue flights?
Typically Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Menongue Airport (SPP).
What currency do I need in Menongue?
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.