Distance From La Joya Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from La Joya Airport () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7556 miles or 12159 kilometers or 6561 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 Joya ( Panama ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Joya and Lusaka takes around 17 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Joya Airport, La Joya, Panama to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 17 hours 22 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		12159 km
Statute Miles		7556 miles
Nautical Miles		6561 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 22 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between La Joya, Panama and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

Time difference between La Joya (Panama) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 7 Hours.
Lusaka time is 7 Hours ahead of La Joya.

Location	Local Time
La Joya (Panama)	2026-05-01, 06:31:04 EST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 13:31:04 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 Joya Airport ( / ) La Joya, Panama

Destination

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