Distance From Waukegan National Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, UGN - LUN Distance

The distance from Waukegan National Airport (UGN) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 8264 miles or 13299 kilometers or 7177 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 Chicago/Waukegan ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Waukegan and Lusaka takes around 18 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waukegan National Airport, Chicago/Waukegan, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 18 hours 59 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 • UGN - LUN

Kilometers		13299 km
Statute Miles		8264 miles
Nautical Miles		7177 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 59 minutes

Waukegan National Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - UGN to LUN Flight Path

Location of Waukegan National Airport & Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Waukegan to Lusaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago/Waukegan, United States and Lusaka, Zambia. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Waukegan, United States and Lusaka, Zambia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UGN - LUN

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

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Waukegan (United States)	2026-08-03, 07:31:30 CDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-08-03, 14:31:30 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

Waukegan National Airport (UGN / KUGN) Chicago/Waukegan, United States

Destination

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