Rio de Janeiro to Luanshya flights
Luanshya lies 7,582 km (4,711 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 28 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.
| Rio de Janeiro | Luanshya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Zambia |
| Population | 6.7 million | 193,293 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | NLA, 22 km out |
Clocks in Luanshya are 5 h ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now, so a 10 h 28 min journey lands 15 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Luanshya
Crossing from Brazil into Zambia: money changes from the Real 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 Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in Luanshya
Luanshya is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 22 km (14 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 | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,308 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,582 km (4,711 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Luanshya from Rio de Janeiro?
7,582 km (4,711 mi) in a straight line, east of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Luanshya by air?
About 10 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Luanshya?
Luanshya is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lusaka against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Luanshya flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA).
What currency do I need in Luanshya?
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.