Day trip from Solwezi to Chingola
Chingola lies 167 km (104 mi) east of Solwezi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 167 km (104 mi) apart, Chingola is a realistic day trip from Solwezi: about 2 h 43 min each way by road.
| Solwezi | Chingola | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 301,370 | 256,560 |
| Elevation | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) | 1,363 m (4,472 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Chingola
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Staying in Chingola
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Common questions
How far is Chingola from Solwezi?
167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, east of Solwezi; by road roughly 204 km (127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Solwezi to Chingola by road?
About 2 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Solwezi and Chingola?
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 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.