Distance From Mariano Melgar Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from Mariano Melgar Airport () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 6573 miles or 10577 kilometers or 5708 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 ( Peru ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Joya and Lusaka takes around 15 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mariano Melgar Airport, La Joya, Peru to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 15 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

Kilometers		10577 km
Statute Miles		6573 miles
Nautical Miles		5708 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 6 minutes

Mariano Melgar Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - to LUN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Joya, Peru and Lusaka, Zambia. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

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

Location	Local Time
La Joya (Peru)	2026-05-01, 10:20:57 -05
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 17:20:57 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

Mariano Melgar Airport ( / SPLC) La Joya, Peru

Destination

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