Flights to Luanshya
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
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 Luanshya
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanshya to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,453 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Luanshya to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,380 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Luanshya to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 193 km (120 mi) | about 1 h |
| Luanshya to Lusaka | Zambia | 253 km (157 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Luanshya to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Luanshya to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Luanshya to Soweto | South Africa | 1,461 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Luanshya to Harare | Zimbabwe | 593 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Luanshya to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Luanshya to Maputo | Mozambique | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Luanshya to Matola | Mozambique | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Luanshya to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Luanshya to Lilongwe | Malawi | 588 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Luanshya to Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,280 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Luanshya to Blantyre | Malawi | 768 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Luanshya to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,372 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Luanshya to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Luanshya to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Luanshya to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,190 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Luanshya to Bujumbura | Burundi | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Luanshya to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,115 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Luanshya to Evaton | South Africa | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Luanshya to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,740 km (1,081 mi) | about 2 h 59 min |
| Luanshya to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,925 km (4,924 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Luanshya to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,602 km (5,345 mi) | about 11 h 47 min |
| Luanshya to Lima | Peru | 11,331 km (7,041 mi) | about 15 h 17 min |
| Luanshya to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,582 km (4,711 mi) | about 10 h 28 min |
| Luanshya to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,610 km (1,001 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Luanshya to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,215 km (5,726 mi) | about 12 h 34 min |
| Luanshya to Quito | Ecuador | 11,835 km (7,354 mi) | about 15 h 55 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 Luanshya?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) is the closest large airport at 22 km (14 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is NLA from Luanshya city centre?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Luanshya 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.