Distance From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, LUN - DRW Distance

The distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 6798 miles or 10940 kilometers or 5904 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 Lusaka ( Zambia ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lusaka and Darwin takes around 15 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 15 hours 37 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 - DRW

Kilometers		10940 km
Statute Miles		6798 miles
Nautical Miles		5904 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 37 minutes

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - LUN to DRW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lusaka, Zambia and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUN - DRW

Time difference between Lusaka (Zambia) and Darwin (Australia) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Lusaka.

Location	Local Time
Lusaka (Zambia)	2025-12-14, 04:39:32 CAT
Darwin (Australia)	2025-12-14, 12:09:32 ACST

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

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

Destination

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW / YPDN) Darwin, Australia