AMS to LUN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7,860 km (4,884 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 20m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LUN to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Lusaka?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 7,860 km (4,884 mi, 4,244 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to LUN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LUN is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to LUN route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LUN in IATA codes and EHAM-FLKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is LUN (FLKK).
| AMS | LUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | FLKK |
| Country | Netherlands | Zambia |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 3,779 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #428 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; FLKK starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LUN sits 3,790 ft (1,155 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to LUN
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Lusaka?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) are 7,860 km (4,884 mi, 4,244 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LUN?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LUN takes about 10h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LUN from AMS?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LUN?
1 airline appear on the AMS-LUN route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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