Quito to Kitwe flights
Kitwe lies 11,815 km (7,342 mi) east of Quito, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 54 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.
| Quito | Kitwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Zambia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 665,961 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | UIO, 22 km out | NLA, 37 km out |
Clocks in Kitwe are 7 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 15 h 54 min journey lands 22 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kitwe
Crossing from Ecuador into Zambia: money changes from the Dollar to the Kwacha (ZMW); traffic switches to the left; 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 Quito
Quito is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,445-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX, 76 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,308 ft |
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Staying in Kitwe
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Kitwe. Of the 24 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Guests have left 808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kitwe from Quito?
11,815 km (7,342 mi) in a straight line, east of Quito.
How long does it take to get from Quito to Kitwe by air?
About 15 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Kitwe?
Kitwe is 7 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lusaka against America/Guayaquil).
Which airports are used for Quito to Kitwe flights?
Typically Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA).
What currency do I need in Kitwe?
The Kwacha (ZMW).
Where can I stay in Kitwe?
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Kitwe, 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.