Day trip from Benguela to Lubango
Lubango lies 260 km (162 mi) south of Benguela, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 260 km (162 mi) apart, Lubango is a realistic day trip from Benguela: about 4 h 14 min each way by road.
| Benguela | Lubango | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Angola | Angola |
| Population | 555,124 | 600,751 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1,760 m (5,774 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lubango
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Staying in Lubango
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Lubango. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Lubango
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Common questions
How far is Lubango from Benguela?
260 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south of Benguela; by road roughly 318 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Benguela to Lubango by road?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Benguela and Lubango?
No, both are on Africa/Luanda at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lubango?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Lubango, bookable on this site.
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.