ATH
Athens
Greece
5,817 km
3,615 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
5,817 km
3,615 mi / 3,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
181°
south

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ATH LXU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code ATH LXU
ICAO Code LGAV FLLK
City Athens Lukulu
Country Greece Zambia
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 308 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Athens (ATH) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 5,817 kilometers (3,615 miles / 3,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Greece 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 16:08 in Athens, it's 16:08 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,172 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 1° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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