Flight Time from Lusaka to Ndola
The flight from Lusaka to Ndola covers about 171 mi and takes roughly 49 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
49 min
Nonstop flight
171 mi
Straight-line
222 mi
By road
49 min
Flight time
Lusaka and Ndola are about 171 mi (275 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 222 mi (357 km), a drive of about 3 hr 58 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 49 min.
| Straight-line distance | 171 mi / 275 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 222 mi / 357 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 58 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 49 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $28 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -14.183, 28.463 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Lusaka to Ndola is about 171 mi (275 km) in a straight line, and roughly 222 mi (357 km) by road.