Distance From Empangeni Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, EMG - LUN Distance

The distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 951 miles or 1531 kilometers or 826 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 Empangeni ( South Africa ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Empangeni and Lusaka takes around 2 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Empangeni Airport, Empangeni, South Africa to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 2 hours 11 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 • EMG - LUN

Kilometers		1531 km
Statute Miles		951 miles
Nautical Miles		826 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 11 minutes

Empangeni Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - EMG to LUN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Empangeni, South Africa and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EMG - LUN

Time difference between Empangeni (South Africa) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Empangeni (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 03:47:14 SAST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-07-25, 03:47:14 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

Empangeni Airport (EMG / FAEM) Empangeni, South Africa

Destination

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