Day trip from Kitwe to Lusaka
Lusaka lies 290 km (180 mi) south of Kitwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 290 km (180 mi) apart, Lusaka is a realistic day trip from Kitwe: about 4 h 43 min each way by road.
| Kitwe | Lusaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 665,961 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1,277 m (4,190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lusaka
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Staying in Lusaka
Our booking partner lists 341 places to stay in Lusaka. Of the 211 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (129), and 11 are five-star. Across 36 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 11,803 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Lusaka
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Common questions
How far is Lusaka from Kitwe?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south of Kitwe; by road roughly 353 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Lusaka by road?
About 4 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitwe and Lusaka?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lusaka?
Our booking partner lists 341 places to stay in Lusaka, 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.