Distance From Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Malta International Airport, LUN - MLA Distance

The distance from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 3653 miles or 5879 kilometers or 3173 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 Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lusaka and Valletta takes around 8 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 8 hours 23 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 - MLA

Kilometers		5879 km
Statute Miles		3653 miles
Nautical Miles		3173 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 23 minutes

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - LUN to MLA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lusaka, Zambia and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUN - MLA

Time difference between Lusaka (Zambia) and Valletta (Malta) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-04-29, 18:33:38 CAT
Valletta (Malta)	2026-04-29, 18:33:38 CEST

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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta