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Flights from New York to Lusaka

There are no direct flights from New York to Lusaka. 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
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New York to Lusaka at a glance

Fastest journey19h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from New York to Lusaka

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

1
NYC Nairobi (NBO) LUN
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 34m
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NYC Dubai (DXB) LUN
Leg 1: Emirates, United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~23h 00m
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NYC Doha (DOH) LUN
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 25m
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NYC Johannesburg (JNB) LUN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, Proflight Zambia
Same alliance ~20h 05m
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NYC Cape Town (CPT) LUN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Proflight Zambia
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
+7hLusaka vs New York
Currency in Lusaka
USD
Airports
EWR, JFK, LGA → LUN

Flights from New York to Lusaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New York to Lusaka?
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 New York to Lusaka?
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 New York and Lusaka?
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 New York and Lusaka?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Lusaka: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN).
What is the time difference between New York and Lusaka?
Lusaka is 7 hours ahead of New York.

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