Day trip from Solwezi to Kitwe
Kitwe lies 210 km (131 mi) east of Solwezi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 210 km (131 mi) apart, Kitwe is a realistic day trip from Solwezi: about 3 h 25 min each way by road.
| Solwezi | Kitwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zambia | Zambia |
| Population | 301,370 | 665,961 |
| Elevation | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) | UTC+2 (Africa/Lusaka) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kitwe
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Staying in Kitwe
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Kitwe. Of the 24 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Guests have left 808 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kitwe
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Common questions
How far is Kitwe from Solwezi?
210 km (131 mi) in a straight line, east of Solwezi; by road roughly 256 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Solwezi to Kitwe 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 Solwezi and Kitwe?
No, both are on Africa/Lusaka at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kitwe?
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Kitwe, 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.