Distance From Homey (Area 51) Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from Homey (Area 51) Airport () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 9781 miles or 15740 kilometers or 8494 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 Groom Lake ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Groom Lake and Lusaka takes around 22 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Homey (Area 51) Airport, Groom Lake, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 22 hours 29 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 • - LUN

Kilometers		15740 km
Statute Miles		9781 miles
Nautical Miles		8494 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 29 minutes

Homey (Area 51) Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - to LUN Flight Path

Location of Homey (Area 51) Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Groom Lake to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Groom Lake, United States and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

Time difference between Groom Lake (United States) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 9 Hours.
Lusaka time is 9 Hours ahead of Groom Lake.

Location	Local Time
Groom Lake (United States)	2026-06-21, 12:42:00 PDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-06-21, 21:42:00 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

Homey (Area 51) Airport ( / KXTA) Groom Lake, United States

Destination

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