Distance From Bowman Field to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, LOU - LUN Distance

The distance from Bowman Field (LOU) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 8170 miles or 13147 kilometers or 7095 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 Louisville ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Lusaka takes around 18 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bowman Field, Louisville, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 18 hours 46 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 • LOU - LUN

Kilometers		13147 km
Statute Miles		8170 miles
Nautical Miles		7095 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 46 minutes

Bowman Field to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - LOU to LUN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Louisville, United States and Lusaka, Zambia. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOU - LUN

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

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2026-07-31, 09:46:18 EDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-07-31, 15:46:18 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

Bowman Field (LOU / KLOU) Louisville, United States

Destination

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