Explore Chikonkota in Zambia
Chikonkota in the region of Lusaka is a place in Zambia - some 16 mi or ( 25 km ) North of Lusaka , the country's capital city .
Time in Chikonkota is now 04:50 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lusaka " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Harare, Shafukuma, Ntowololo, Ngwerere, and Ndola. Since you are here already, consider visiting Harare . Where to go and what to see in Chikonkota ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1977 Dan-Air Boeing 707 crash
The 1977 Dan-Air/IAS Cargo Boeing 707 airplane crash was a fatal accident involving a Boeing 707-321C cargo aircraft operated by Dan Air Services Limited on behalf of International Aviation Services Limited (trading as IAS Cargo Airlines at the time of the accident), which had been sub-contracted by Zambia Airways Corporation to operate a weekly scheduled all-cargo service between London Heathrow and the Zambian capital Lusaka via Athens and Nairobi.
Located at -15.33 28.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Independence Stadium (Zambia)
Independence Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Lusaka, Zambia. It was originally built in the mid-1960s for use in hosting the country's independence celebrations. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people. In 2004, the stadium was closed by the then national sports minister citing safety concerns due to the age and status of the building. The order was repealed in 2005, though safety concerns remained.
Located at -15.37 28.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Nkoloma Stadium
Nkoloma Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Lusaka, Zambia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Red Arrows F.C. and Young Arrows F.C. , both of the Zambian Premier League. The stadium holds 5,000 people.
Located at -15.37 28.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Lusaka International Airport
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is an international airport in Lusaka, Zambia, and was the hub of Zambian Airways. Formerly Lusaka International Airport, now called Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. The airport was renamed in honour of the first president of the Republic of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda by Michael Chilufya Sata, the fifth president of the republic of Zambia.
Located at -15.33 28.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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