AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,625 km
4,738 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
7,625 km
4,738 mi / 4,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS LXU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lukulu Airport
IATA Code AMS LXU
ICAO Code EHAM FLLK
City Amsterdam Lukulu
Country Netherlands Zambia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lusaka
Elevation -11 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 7,625 kilometers (4,738 miles / 4,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Netherlands 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 21:00 in Amsterdam, it's 22:00 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,491 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.