Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is a large airport serving Lusaka, Zambia. Its IATA code is LUN and its ICAO code is FLKK. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,779 ft (1,152 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 12,998 ft (3,962 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LUN
- ICAO code
- FLKK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 3,779 ft (1,152 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.3308, 28.4527
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 12,998 ft · 3,962 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15/33 | 2,700 ft · 823 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Grass | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KAB Kariba Airport | Kariba, Zimbabwe | 140 km · 87 mi |
| NLA Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | Ndola, Zambia | 263 km · 163 mi |
| LVI Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | Livingstone, Zambia | 394 km · 245 mi |
| HRE Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | Harare, Zimbabwe | 403 km · 250 mi |
| VFA Victoria Falls International Airport | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | 415 km · 258 mi |
| SLI Solwesi Airport | Solwesi, Zambia | 417 km · 259 mi |
| FBM Lubumbashi International Airport | Lubumbashi, Congo - Kinshasa | 428 km · 266 mi |
| MFU Mfuwe International Airport | Mfuwe, Zambia | 440 km · 273 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LUN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,202 | 747 | 649 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,373 | 3,339 | 2,901 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,294 | 3,911 | 3,399 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,152 | 4,444 | 3,862 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,524 | 4,675 | 4,063 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,596 | 4,720 | 4,102 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,829 | 4,865 | 4,227 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,939 | 4,933 | 4,287 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,500 | 5,281 | 4,589 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,943 | 6,800 | 5,909 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,848 | 7,362 | 6,397 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,132 | 7,538 | 6,551 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,904 | 8,018 | 6,968 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,043 | 8,105 | 7,043 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,448 | 8,978 | 7,801 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,106 | 10,008 | 8,696 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 121.300 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kenneth Kaunda International Airport?
The IATA code of Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is LUN and its ICAO code is FLKK.
Where is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport located?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is in Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia, at -15.3308, 28.4527.
What time zone is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in?
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 12,998 ft (3,962 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kariba Airport (KAB), about 140 km (87 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.