ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,934 km
1,823 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
2,934 km
1,823 mi / 1,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LUN
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code ADD LUN
ICAO Code HAAB FLKK
City Addis Ababa Lusaka
Country Ethiopia Zambia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 7,630 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 2,934 kilometers (1,823 miles / 1,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:44 in Lusaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,851 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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