The distance from Mekane Selam Airport (MKS) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 1934 miles or 3111 kilometers or 1679 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.
3111 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Mekane Selam Airport (Ethiopia) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Zambia).
How long does it take to travel from Mekane Selam ( Ethiopia ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekane Selam and Lusaka takes around 4 hours 26 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Mekane Selam Airport, Mekane Selam, Ethiopia to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is
4 hours 26 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 • MKS - LUN
| Kilometers | | 3111 km |
| Statute Miles | | 1934 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 1679 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 4 hours 26 minutes |
Mekane Selam Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - MKS to LUN Flight Path
Location of Mekane Selam Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mekane Selam to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Mekane Selam, Ethiopia and Lusaka, Zambia.
Time Difference Between the Airports • MKS - LUN
Time difference between
Mekane Selam (Ethiopia) and
Lusaka (Zambia) is 1 Hours.
Lusaka time is 1 Hours behind Mekane Selam.
| Location | Local Time |
| Mekane Selam (Ethiopia) | 2026-05-01, 09:16:55 EAT |
| Lusaka (Zambia) | 2026-05-01, 08:16:55 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.