LUN
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka
Lusaka · ZambiaICAO FLLS
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (LUN) is an airport serving Lusaka, Zambia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 19' 50.9" S, 28° 27' 9.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,779 feet (1,152 meters) above sea level. With 17 direct destinations served by 14 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Lusaka (GMT+2).
Destinations
17
Airlines
14
Elevation ft
3,779/ 1,152m
Africa/Lusaka
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LUN
ICAO Code
FLLS
City
Lusaka
Country
Zambia
Elevation
3,779 ft
Local Time
06:29 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:-15.3308°
Longitude:28.4526°
Popular Routes from LUN
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRE | Harare, Zimbabwe | 250 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| LLW | Lilongwe, Malawi | 372 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 153 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 1,123 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 282 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 4,868 mi | 10h 3m | long-haul | 1175 kg | View |
| WDH | Windhoek, Namibia | 870 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 357 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 1,815 mi | 4h 6m | medium-haul | 456 kg | View |
| BLZ | Blantyre, Malawi | 435 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 179 kg | View |
| CIP | Chipata, Zambia | 303 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 124 kg | View |
| DUR | Durban, South Africa | 997 mi | 2h 33m | medium-haul | 250 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 3,328 mi | 7h 8m | long-haul | 803 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LUN
14 active airlines serving Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka.
Air Botswana
BPBotswana
Air France
AFFrance
Air Namibia
SWNamibia
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Proflight Commuter Services
P0Zambia
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines
DTAngola
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | Ndola | Zambia | 259 km |
| Mansa Airport | MNS | Mansa | Zambia | 466 km |
| Lubumbashi International Airport | FBM | Lubumashi | Congo (Kinshasa) | 426 km |
| Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport | BUQ | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 519 km |
| Livingstone Airport | LVI | Livingstone | Zambia | 393 km |
| Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | HRE | Harare | Zimbabwe | 403 km |
| Victoria Falls International Airport | VFA | Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe | 414 km |
| Mfuwe Airport | MFU | Mfuwe | Zambia | 440 km |
Other Airports in Zambia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 19' 50.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 28° 27' 9.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -15.330800
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 28.452600
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Lusaka
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:29 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,779 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,152 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka?
The IATA code for Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka is LUN, and its ICAO code is FLLS. The airport is located in Lusaka, Zambia.
How many destinations can you fly to from LUN?
There are 17 direct destinations available from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia.
What airlines fly from LUN?
There are 14 airlines operating from LUN, including Air Botswana, Air France, Air Namibia, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and more.
What timezone is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka in?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka is in the Africa/Lusaka timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka sits at an elevation of 3,779 feet (1,152 meters) above sea level.
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