Distance From Van Nuys Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, VNY - LUN Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 10004 miles or 16100 kilometers or 8688 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and Lusaka takes around 23 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 23 hours 0 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 • VNY - LUN

Kilometers		16100 km
Statute Miles		10004 miles
Nautical Miles		8688 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 0 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - VNY to LUN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Van Nuys, United States and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - LUN

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 9 Hours.
Lusaka time is 9 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2026-03-18, 16:13:06 PDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-03-19, 01:13:06 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

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States

Destination

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