Flights to Ndola
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ndola is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), 13 km (8 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 | 13 km (8 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 Ndola
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Ndola to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Ndola to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 191 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| Ndola to Lusaka | Zambia | 275 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Ndola to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ndola to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 939 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ndola to Soweto | South Africa | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Ndola to Harare | Zimbabwe | 600 km (373 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Ndola to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ndola to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Ndola to Lilongwe | Malawi | 568 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Ndola to Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Ndola to Blantyre | Malawi | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Ndola to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ndola to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Ndola to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 426 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Ndola to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,171 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Ndola to Bujumbura | Burundi | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Ndola to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,084 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Ndola to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Ndola to Beira | Mozambique | 1,011 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Ndola to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Ndola to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,750 km (1,087 mi) | about 3 h |
| Ndola to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,954 km (4,943 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Ndola to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,580 km (5,331 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Ndola to Lima | Peru | 11,359 km (7,058 mi) | about 15 h 19 min |
| Ndola to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,611 km (4,729 mi) | about 10 h 30 min |
| Ndola to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,580 km (982 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Ndola to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,193 km (5,713 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Ndola to Quito | Ecuador | 11,860 km (7,369 mi) | about 15 h 57 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 Ndola?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is NLA from Ndola city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ndola 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.