Distance From John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 8531 miles or 13729 kilometers or 7409 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 Rayville ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rayville and Lusaka takes around 19 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport, Rayville, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 19 hours 36 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		13729 km
Statute Miles		8531 miles
Nautical Miles		7409 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 36 minutes

John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - to LUN Flight Path

Location of John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rayville to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

Time difference between Rayville (United States) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 7 Hours.
Lusaka time is 7 Hours ahead of Rayville.

Location	Local Time
Rayville (United States)	2026-06-19, 23:08:24 CDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-06-20, 06:08:24 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

John H Hooks Jr Memorial Airport ( / KM79) Rayville, United States

Destination

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