LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
14,823 km
9,211 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
14,823 km
9,211 mi / 8,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LUN YYC
Airport Name Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code LUN YYC
ICAO Code FLKK CYYC
City Lusaka Calgary
Country Zambia Canada
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,779 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -15.330000, 28.450000 51.110000, -114.020000

Lusaka (LUN) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 14,823 kilometers (9,211 miles / 8,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:35 in Lusaka, it's 18:35 in Calgary. 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.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Lusaka (LUN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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