Flights to Kalulushi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kalulushi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 48 km (30 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 | 48 km (30 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,308 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,483 ft, NLA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4,308 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Kalulushi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalulushi to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kalulushi to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kalulushi to Lusaka | Zambia | 286 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Kalulushi to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kalulushi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 894 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Kalulushi to Soweto | South Africa | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Kalulushi to Harare | Zimbabwe | 639 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Kalulushi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kalulushi to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,230 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kalulushi to Lilongwe | Malawi | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Kalulushi to Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,264 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Kalulushi to Blantyre | Malawi | 814 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Kalulushi to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Kalulushi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Kalulushi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 371 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Kalulushi to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,232 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kalulushi to Bujumbura | Burundi | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kalulushi to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,119 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kalulushi to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kalulushi to Beira | Mozambique | 1,060 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kalulushi to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 814 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Kalulushi to Arusha | Tanzania | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Kalulushi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,693 km (1,052 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Kalulushi to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,904 km (4,911 mi) | about 10 h 53 min |
| Kalulushi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,639 km (5,368 mi) | about 11 h 50 min |
| Kalulushi to Lima | Peru | 11,306 km (7,025 mi) | about 15 h 15 min |
| Kalulushi to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,560 km (4,698 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Kalulushi to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,605 km (997 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Kalulushi to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,253 km (5,750 mi) | about 12 h 37 min |
| Kalulushi to Quito | Ecuador | 11,802 km (7,334 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kalulushi?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) is the closest large airport at 48 km (30 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is NLA from Kalulushi city centre?
48 km (30 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kalulushi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.