Distance From Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, YHY - LUN Distance

The distance from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 8827 miles or 14205 kilometers or 7665 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 Hay River ( Canada ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hay River and Lusaka takes around 20 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport, Hay River, Canada to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 20 hours 17 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 • YHY - LUN

Kilometers		14205 km
Statute Miles		8827 miles
Nautical Miles		7665 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 17 minutes

Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - YHY to LUN Flight Path

Location of Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hay River to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hay River, Canada and Lusaka, Zambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Hay River, Canada and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YHY - LUN

Time difference between Hay River (Canada) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 9 Hours.
Lusaka time is 9 Hours ahead of Hay River.

Location	Local Time
Hay River (Canada)	2026-08-02, 06:53:18 MST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-08-02, 15:53:18 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

Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY / CYHY) Hay River, Canada

Destination

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