The distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 2221 miles or 3574 kilometers or 1929 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.
3574 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Nigeria) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Zambia).
How long does it take to travel from Abuja ( Nigeria ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abuja and Lusaka takes around 5 hours 6 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is
5 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 • ABV - LUN
| Kilometers | | 3574 km |
| Statute Miles | | 2221 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 1929 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 5 hours 6 minutes |
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - ABV to LUN Flight Path
Location of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Abuja, Nigeria and Lusaka, Zambia.
Time Difference Between the Airports • ABV - LUN
Time difference between
Abuja (Nigeria) and
Lusaka (Zambia) is 1 Hours.
Lusaka time is 1 Hours ahead of Abuja.
| Location | Local Time |
| Abuja (Nigeria) | 2025-12-16, 21:16:52 WAT |
| Lusaka (Zambia) | 2025-12-16, 22:16:52 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.