Distance From Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, ROA - LUN Distance

The distance from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7859 miles or 12648 kilometers or 6825 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 Roanoke ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Roanoke and Lusaka takes around 18 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 18 hours 4 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 • ROA - LUN

Kilometers		12648 km
Statute Miles		7859 miles
Nautical Miles		6825 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 4 minutes

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - ROA to LUN Flight Path

Location of Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Roanoke to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Roanoke, United States and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ROA - LUN

Time difference between Roanoke (United States) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 7 Hours.
Lusaka time is 7 Hours ahead of Roanoke.

Location	Local Time
Roanoke (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:59:04 EST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2025-12-05, 14:59:04 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

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA / KROA) Roanoke, United States

Destination

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