Distance From Asheville Regional Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, AVL - LUN Distance

The distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7999 miles or 12873 kilometers or 6947 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Asheville ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Asheville and Lusaka takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 18 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AVL - LUN

Kilometers		12873 km
Statute Miles		7999 miles
Nautical Miles		6947 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Asheville Regional Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - AVL to LUN Flight Path

Location of Asheville Regional Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Asheville to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Asheville, United States and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AVL - LUN

Time difference between Asheville (United States) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 6 Hours.
Lusaka time is 6 Hours ahead of Asheville.

Location	Local Time
Asheville (United States)	2026-06-23, 16:03:03 EDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-06-23, 22:03:03 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL / KAVL) Asheville, United States

Destination

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN / FLKK) Lusaka, Zambia