Distance From Riyan Mukalla International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, RIY - LUN Distance

The distance from Riyan Mukalla International Airport (RIY) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 2518 miles or 4051 kilometers or 2186 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 Riyan ( Yemen ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyan and Lusaka takes around 5 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riyan Mukalla International Airport, Riyan, Yemen to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 5 hours 47 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 • RIY - LUN

Kilometers		4051 km
Statute Miles		2518 miles
Nautical Miles		2186 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 47 minutes

Riyan Mukalla International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - RIY to LUN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riyan, Yemen and Lusaka, Zambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Riyan, Yemen and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIY - LUN

Time difference between Riyan (Yemen) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 1 Hours.
Lusaka time is 1 Hours behind Riyan.

Location	Local Time
Riyan (Yemen)	2025-12-18, 11:53:38 +03
Lusaka (Zambia)	2025-12-18, 10:53:38 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

Riyan Mukalla International Airport (RIY / OYRN) Riyan, Yemen

Destination

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