Flights to Livingstone
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Livingstone is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA, 28 km), Kasane International Airport (BBK, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | LVI | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,843 ft | 3,302 ft |
| Victoria Falls International Airport | VFA | 28 km (17 mi) | 13,123 ft | 3,490 ft |
| Kasane International Airport | BBK | 73 km (45 mi) | 6,562 ft | 3,289 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, LVI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 3,302 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Livingstone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone to Johannesburg | South Africa | 957 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Livingstone to Durban | South Africa | 1,435 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Livingstone to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 709 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Livingstone to Lusaka | Zambia | 375 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Livingstone to Pretoria | South Africa | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Livingstone to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Livingstone to Soweto | South Africa | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Livingstone to Harare | Zimbabwe | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Livingstone to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,380 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Livingstone to Maputo | Mozambique | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Livingstone to Matola | Mozambique | 1,131 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Livingstone to Lilongwe | Malawi | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Livingstone to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,001 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Livingstone to Soshanguve | South Africa | 880 km (547 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Livingstone to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 1,388 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Livingstone to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 794 km (493 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Livingstone to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Livingstone to Evaton | South Africa | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Livingstone to Beira | Mozambique | 971 km (603 mi) | about 2 h |
| Livingstone to Kitwe | Zambia | 615 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Livingstone to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 385 km (239 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Livingstone to Ndola | Zambia | 619 km (385 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Livingstone to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,891 km (1,175 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Livingstone to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,490 km (4,654 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Livingstone to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,846 km (5,496 mi) | about 12 h 5 min |
| Livingstone to Lima | Peru | 10,926 km (6,789 mi) | about 14 h 45 min |
| Livingstone to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,155 km (4,446 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Livingstone to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,902 km (1,182 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| Livingstone to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,435 km (5,862 mi) | about 12 h 51 min |
| Livingstone to Brisbane | Australia | 12,415 km (7,715 mi) | about 16 h 40 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 Livingstone?
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, VFA, BBK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LVI from Livingstone city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Livingstone 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.