Nairobi to Kabwe flights
Kabwe lies 1,729 km (1,074 mi) south-west of Nairobi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 58 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.
| Nairobi | Kabwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Zambia |
| Population | 4.4 million | 288,598 |
| Elevation | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) | 1,191 m (3,907 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 13 km out | LUN, 98 km out |
Clocks in Kabwe are 1 h behind Nairobi right now, so a 2 h 58 min journey lands only 1 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kabwe
Crossing from Kenya into Zambia: money changes from the Shilling to the Kwacha (ZMW); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +260; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648868.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nairobi
Nairobi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 4 km).
Arriving in Kabwe
Kabwe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), 98 km (61 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 | 98 km (61 mi) | 12,998 ft | 3,779 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kabwe from Nairobi?
1,729 km (1,074 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nairobi.
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Kabwe by air?
About 2 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nairobi and Kabwe?
Kabwe is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Lusaka against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Nairobi to Kabwe flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What currency do I need in Kabwe?
The Kwacha (ZMW).
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.