Distance From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, LUN - IAH Distance

The distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 8750 miles or 14081 kilometers or 7598 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 Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lusaka and Houston takes around 20 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 20 hours 6 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 - IAH

Kilometers		14081 km
Statute Miles		8750 miles
Nautical Miles		7598 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 6 minutes

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - LUN to IAH Flight Path

Location of Kenneth Kaunda International Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lusaka to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUN - IAH

Time difference between Lusaka (Zambia) and Houston (United States) is 8 Hours.
Houston time is 8 Hours behind Lusaka.

Location	Local Time
Lusaka (Zambia)	2025-12-15, 09:27:58 CAT
Houston (United States)	2025-12-15, 01:27:58 CST

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

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States