Distance From Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport, NLA - KNO Distance

The distance from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 4950 miles or 7966 kilometers or 4299 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ndola ( Zambia ) to Medan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ndola and Medan takes around 11 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, Ndola, Zambia to Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia is 11 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NLA - KNO

Kilometers		7966 km
Statute Miles		4950 miles
Nautical Miles		4299 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 22 minutes

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport Flight Route Map - NLA to KNO Flight Path

Location of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport & Kualanamu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ndola to Medan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ndola, Zambia and Medan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Ndola, Zambia and Medan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLA - KNO

Time difference between Ndola (Zambia) and Medan (Indonesia) is 5 Hours.
Medan time is 5 Hours ahead of Ndola.

Location	Local Time
Ndola (Zambia)	2026-08-04, 00:47:05 CAT
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-08-04, 05:47:05 WIB

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA / FLSK) Ndola, Zambia

Destination

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia