Ndola to Livingstone flights
Livingstone lies 619 km (385 mi) south-west of Ndola, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 33 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.
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| Ndola | Livingstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 627,503 | 178,361 |
| Elevation | 1,307 m (4,288 ft) | 969 m (3,179 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
| Nearest large airport | NLA, 13 km out | LVI, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ndola
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.
Arriving in Livingstone
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Livingstone from Ndola?
619 km (385 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ndola.
How long does it take to get from Ndola to Livingstone by air?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ndola and Livingstone?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ndola to Livingstone flights?
Typically Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI); Livingstone also has VFA, BBK.
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.