CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,064 km
3,146 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
5,064 km
3,146 mi / 2,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

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CAI LUN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code CAI LUN
ICAO Code HECA FLKK
City Cairo Lusaka
Country Egypt Zambia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 382 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 5,064 kilometers (3,146 miles / 2,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Cairo, it's 06:30 in Lusaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,397 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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