Flights to Lusaka
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lusaka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,998-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | LUN | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,998 ft | 3,779 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,998 ft, LUN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 3,779 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lusaka
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lusaka to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 426 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Lusaka to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,150 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Lusaka to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Lusaka to Soweto | South Africa | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Lusaka to Harare | Zimbabwe | 399 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Lusaka to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lusaka to Maputo | Mozambique | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Lusaka to Matola | Mozambique | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Lusaka to Lilongwe | Malawi | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Lusaka to Blantyre | Malawi | 721 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lusaka to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,119 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Lusaka to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lusaka to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Lusaka to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Lusaka to Bujumbura | Burundi | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Lusaka to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Lusaka to Evaton | South Africa | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lusaka to Beira | Mozambique | 852 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Lusaka to Kitwe | Zambia | 290 km (180 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Lusaka to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 528 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Lusaka to Ndola | Zambia | 275 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Lusaka to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,879 km (1,168 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Lusaka to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,824 km (4,862 mi) | about 10 h 47 min |
| Lusaka to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,602 km (5,345 mi) | about 11 h 47 min |
| Lusaka to Lima | Peru | 11,249 km (6,990 mi) | about 15 h 10 min |
| Lusaka to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,485 km (4,651 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Lusaka to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,531 km (951 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Lusaka to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,204 km (5,719 mi) | about 12 h 33 min |
| Lusaka to Brisbane | Australia | 12,387 km (7,697 mi) | about 16 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lusaka?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LUN from Lusaka city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lusaka on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.