Distance From General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, ZCL - LUN Distance

The distance from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 9219 miles or 14836 kilometers or 8005 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 Zacatecas ( Mexico ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zacatecas and Lusaka takes around 21 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, Zacatecas, Mexico to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 21 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 • ZCL - LUN

Kilometers		14836 km
Statute Miles		9219 miles
Nautical Miles		8005 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 11 minutes

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - ZCL to LUN Flight Path

Location of General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zacatecas to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zacatecas, Mexico and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZCL - LUN

Time difference between Zacatecas (Mexico) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 8 Hours.
Lusaka time is 8 Hours ahead of Zacatecas.

Location	Local Time
Zacatecas (Mexico)	2025-12-14, 23:10:31 CST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2025-12-15, 07:10:31 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

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL / MMZC) Zacatecas, Mexico

Destination

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