Distance From Eielson Air Force Base to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, EIL - LUN Distance

The distance from Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 9022 miles or 14519 kilometers or 7834 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 Fairbanks ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks and Lusaka takes around 20 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 20 hours 44 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 • EIL - LUN

Kilometers		14519 km
Statute Miles		9022 miles
Nautical Miles		7834 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 44 minutes

Eielson Air Force Base to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - EIL to LUN Flight Path

Location of Eielson Air Force Base & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • EIL - LUN

Time difference between Fairbanks (United States) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 10 Hours.
Lusaka time is 10 Hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-09-17, 09:05:05 AKDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-09-17, 19:05:05 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

Eielson Air Force Base (EIL / PAEI) Fairbanks, United States

Destination

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