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Flights from Lusaka to New York

There are no direct flights from Lusaka to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dubai, about 19h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 19h 34m
LUNNYCNBO

Lusaka to New York at a glance

Fastest journey19h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Lusaka to New York

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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LUN Nairobi (NBO) NYC
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 34m
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LUN Dubai (DXB) NYC
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 00m
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LUN Doha (DOH) NYC
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 25m
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4
LUN Johannesburg (JNB) NYC
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: United Airlines
Same alliance ~20h 05m
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LUN Cape Town (CPT) NYC
Leg 1: Proflight Zambia · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 06m
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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
12,144 km7,541 miles
Journey time
19h 34mestimate
Time difference
-7hNew York vs Lusaka
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
LUN → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Lusaka to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lusaka to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Dubai and Doha. 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 Lusaka to New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,144 km.
Where do you change planes between Lusaka and New York?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Johannesburg (JNB). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lusaka and New York?
Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Lusaka and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Lusaka.

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