Distance From Simpson Field to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from Simpson Field () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 8414 miles or 13541 kilometers or 7307 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 Picayune ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Picayune and Lusaka takes around 19 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simpson Field, Picayune, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 19 hours 20 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		13541 km
Statute Miles		8414 miles
Nautical Miles		7307 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 20 minutes

Simpson Field to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - to LUN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

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

Location	Local Time
Picayune (United States)	2026-11-01, 06:07:56 EST
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-11-01, 13:07:56 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

Simpson Field ( / MS61) Picayune, United States

Destination

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