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Lubango to Malanje by train

Malanje lies 673 km (418 mi) north-east of Lubango, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 9 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Angola rail, over roughly 821 km (510 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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LubangoMalanje
CountryAngolaAngola
Population600,751455,000
Elevation1,760 m (5,774 ft)1,134 m (3,720 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Luanda)UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda)
Stations on recordnone listedMalange train station

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Common questions

How far is Malanje from Lubango?

673 km (418 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lubango; by road roughly 821 km (510 mi).

How long does it take to get from Lubango to Malanje by train?

About 9 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Lubango and Malanje?

No, both are on Africa/Luanda at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
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  • 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.