Distance From Canela Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, CEL - LUN Distance

The distance from Canela Airport (CEL) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 5071 miles or 8160 kilometers or 4403 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 Canela ( Brazil ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Canela and Lusaka takes around 11 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Canela Airport, Canela, Brazil to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 11 hours 39 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 • CEL - LUN

Kilometers		8160 km
Statute Miles		5071 miles
Nautical Miles		4403 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 39 minutes

Canela Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - CEL to LUN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Canela, Brazil and Lusaka, Zambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Canela, Brazil and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEL - LUN

Time difference between Canela (Brazil) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 5 Hours.
Lusaka time is 5 Hours ahead of Canela.

Location	Local Time
Canela (Brazil)	2026-04-01, 11:40:28 -03
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-04-01, 16:40:28 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

Canela Airport (CEL / SSCN) Canela, Brazil

Destination

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