Distance From San Jose Heliport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from San Jose Heliport () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7895 miles or 12706 kilometers or 6856 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 San José ( Costa Rica ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Lusaka takes around 18 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Jose Heliport, San José, Costa Rica to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 18 hours 9 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		12706 km
Statute Miles		7895 miles
Nautical Miles		6856 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 9 minutes

San Jose Heliport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - to LUN Flight Path

Location of San Jose Heliport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San José to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San José, Costa Rica and Lusaka, Zambia. .

Nonstop flight route between San José, Costa Rica and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

Time difference between San José (Costa Rica) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 8 Hours.
Lusaka time is 8 Hours ahead of San José.

Location	Local Time
San José (Costa Rica)	2026-07-28, 22:25:13 CST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-07-29, 06:25:13 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

San Jose Heliport ( / MRSE) San José, Costa Rica

Destination

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