DEN
Denver
United States
14,732 km
9,154 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
14,732 km
9,154 mi / 7,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
73°
east northeast

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DEN LUN
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code DEN LUN
ICAO Code KDEN FLKK
City Denver Lusaka
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Denver (DEN) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 14,732 kilometers (9,154 miles / 7,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Denver, it's 01:08 in Lusaka. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,655 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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