CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,295 km
1,426 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
2,295 km
1,426 mi / 1,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LUN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code CPT LUN
ICAO Code FACT FLKK
City Cape Town Lusaka
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 151 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 2,295 kilometers (1,426 miles / 1,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Cape Town, it's 09:31 in Lusaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,628 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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