Distance From Zelazny Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

The distance from Zelazny Airport () to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7780 miles or 12521 kilometers or 6756 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 Shelby ( United States ) to Lusaka ( Zambia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shelby and Lusaka takes around 17 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zelazny Airport, Shelby, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia is 17 hours 53 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		12521 km
Statute Miles		7780 miles
Nautical Miles		6756 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 53 minutes

Zelazny Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Flight Route Map - to LUN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LUN

Time difference between Shelby (United States) and Lusaka (Zambia) is 6 Hours.
Lusaka time is 6 Hours ahead of Shelby.

Location	Local Time
Shelby (United States)	2026-03-20, 13:55:46 EDT
Lusaka (Zambia)	2026-03-20, 19:55:46 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

Zelazny Airport ( / 88NY) Shelby, United States

Destination

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