JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,278 km
2,658 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
4,278 km
2,658 mi / 2,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

JED LUN
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code JED LUN
ICAO Code OEJN FLKK
City Jeddah Lusaka
Country Saudi Arabia Zambia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 48 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Jeddah (JED) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 4,278 kilometers (2,658 miles / 2,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 09:14 in Jeddah, it's 08:14 in Lusaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,731 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 16° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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