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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
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.
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.





