LLW to LUN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 598 km (372 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LUN to LLW).
How far is it from Lumbadzi to Lusaka?
The great-circle distance between Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) is 598 km (372 mi, 323 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 LLW to LUN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LUN is roughly west of LLW.
How is the LLW to LUN route written in code?
The pair is written LLW-LUN in IATA codes and FWKI-FLKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kamuzu International Airport is LLW (FWKI), Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is LUN (FLKK).
| LLW | LUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kamuzu International Airport | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
| ICAO code | FWKI | FLKK |
| Country | Malawi | Zambia |
| Elevation | 4,035 ft | 3,779 ft |
| Rank by connections | #800 | #428 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LUN sits 256 ft (78 m) lower than LLW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LLW to LUN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
| P0 | Proflight Commuter Services | - | - | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL.
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 Lumbadzi from Lusaka?
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) are 598 km (372 mi, 323 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LLW to LUN?
A typical nonstop flight between LLW and LUN takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LUN from LLW?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) lies roughly west of Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
Which airlines fly LLW to LUN?
3 airlines appear on the LLW-LUN route in the open dataset, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Proflight Commuter Services.
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