Distance From La Esperanza Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from La Esperanza Airport () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7935 miles or 12769 kilometers or 6891 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 La Esperanza ( Nicaragua ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Esperanza and Lusaka takes around 18 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Esperanza Airport, La Esperanza, Nicaragua to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 18 hours 14 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		12769 km
Statute Miles		7935 miles
Nautical Miles		6891 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 14 minutes

La Esperanza Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - to LUN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Esperanza, Nicaragua and Lusaka, Zambia. .

Nonstop flight route between La Esperanza, Nicaragua and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

Time difference between La Esperanza (Nicaragua) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 8 Hours.
Lusaka time is 8 Hours ahead of La Esperanza.

Location	Local Time
La Esperanza (Nicaragua)	2025-12-15, 15:06:00 CST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2025-12-15, 23:06:00 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

La Esperanza Airport ( / ) La Esperanza, Nicaragua

Destination

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