Day trip from Kitwe to Solwezi
Solwezi lies 210 km (131 mi) west of Kitwe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 210 km (131 mi) apart, Solwezi is a realistic day trip from Kitwe: about 3 h 25 min each way by road.
| Kitwe | Solwezi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 665,961 | 301,370 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Solwezi
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Staying in Solwezi
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Common questions
How far is Solwezi from Kitwe?
210 km (131 mi) in a straight line, west of Kitwe; by road roughly 256 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitwe to Solwezi by road?
About 3 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitwe and Solwezi?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
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.