Distance From Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Sochi International Airport, NLA - AER Distance

The distance from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 3965 miles or 6381 kilometers or 3443 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 Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ndola and Sochi takes around 9 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, Ndola, Zambia to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 9 hours 6 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 - AER

Kilometers		6381 km
Statute Miles		3965 miles
Nautical Miles		3443 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 6 minutes

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - NLA to AER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ndola, Zambia and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLA - AER

Time difference between Ndola (Zambia) and Sochi (Russia) is 1 Hours.
Sochi time is 1 Hours ahead of Ndola.

Location	Local Time
Ndola (Zambia)	2025-12-17, 10:16:25 CAT
Sochi (Russia)	2025-12-17, 11:16:25 MSK

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

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia