DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
8,013 km
4,979 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
8,013 km
4,979 mi / 4,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DAC LUN
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code DAC LUN
ICAO Code VGHS FLKK
City Dhaka Lusaka
Country Bangladesh Zambia
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 30 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Dhaka (DAC) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 8,013 kilometers (4,979 miles / 4,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Bangladesh with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:05 in Dhaka, it's 02:05 in Lusaka. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,749 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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