Zambia · International airport
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is an international airport serving Ndola (Copperbelt Province), Zambia. Its IATA code is NLA and its ICAO code is FLSK. It has one runway, 3,500 m long.
- IATANLA
- ICAOFLSK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- NLA
- ICAO code
- FLSK
- City
- Ndola
- Region / province
- Copperbelt Province
- Country / territory
- Zambia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 12.9651° S, 28.5156° E
- Elevation
- 1,313 m (4,308 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,333 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,250 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,018 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 45 min
Air freight to and from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ndola through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Zambia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | LUN | 263 km |
| Mfuwe International Airport | MFU | 372 km |
| Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | LVI | 612 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?
The IATA code of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is NLA and its ICAO code is FLSK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport located?
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, at coordinates 12.9651° S, 28.5156° E and an elevation of 1,313 m (4,308 ft).
How far is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,018 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,250 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,333 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?
The longest runway at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.