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Flights from London to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from London to Lusaka. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Entebbe, about 13h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 46m
LONLUNNBO

London to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey12h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Entebbe

Best ways to fly from London to Lusaka

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LON Nairobi (NBO) LUN
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 16m
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LON Entebbe (EBB) LUN
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 46m
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LON Addis Ababa (ADD) LUN
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m
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LON Dubai (DXB) LUN
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~16h 05m
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LON Doha (DOH) LUN
Leg 1: British Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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LON Harare (HRE) LUN
Leg 1: Air Zimbabwe · Leg 2: Fastjet Zimbabwe, Kenya Airways, Malawi Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,933 km4,926 miles
Journey time
12h 46mestimate
Time difference
+2hLusaka vs London
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → LUN

Flights from London to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Lusaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Entebbe and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from London to Lusaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,933 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Lusaka?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Dubai (DXB). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Lusaka?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What is the time difference between London and Lusaka?
Lusaka is 2 hours ahead of London.

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