HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,418 km
5,231 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
8,418 km
5,231 mi / 4,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
177°
south

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HEL LUN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code HEL LUN
ICAO Code EFHK FLKK
City Helsinki Lusaka
Country Finland Zambia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 179 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 8,418 kilometers (5,231 miles / 4,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Helsinki, it's 03:54 in Lusaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,600 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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