Lusaka to Addis Ababa (LUN–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,823 mi airlines 53/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 55m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET890+2
ET Ethiopian
73W
2:10 AM
CAT T2
7:35 AM
EAT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6567cs
EY Etihad
738
2:10 AM
CAT T2
7:35 AM
EAT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET862+2
ET Ethiopian
788
3:10 PM
CAT T2
8:10 PM
EAT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6566cs
EY Etihad
788
3:10 PM
CAT T2
8:10 PM
EAT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6862cs
XY flyn
359
3:10 PM
CAT T2
8:10 PM
EAT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET873
ET Ethiopian
359
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6494
EY Etihad
350
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7564
AI Air India
350
3:45 PM
CAT T2
8:55 PM
EAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI7563
AI Air India
350
9:25 AM
EAT T2
12:30 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET863+2
ET Ethiopian
789
10:05 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6496cs
EY Etihad
789
10:05 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY6863cs
XY flyn
359
10:05 AM
EAT T2
1:10 PM
CAT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6565cs
EY Etihad
73W
10:10 PM
EAT T2
1:20 AM+1
CAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET891+2
ET Ethiopian
738
10:10 PM
EAT T2
1:20 AM+1
CAT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lusaka to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 1,823 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

LUN–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,823 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LUN–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: EY, XY 20 359, 73W, 788 4h-4h25 Star Alliance EY, XY
AI Air India 6 350 4h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
350 Airbus A350 – AI, EY
359 Airbus A350-900 – ET, XY
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI + ET (26 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LUN to ADD direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUN to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
207
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Lusaka

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric LUN→ADD NLA→ADD
Distance from LUN 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 53 9
Flight time 4h 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of LUN with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
LUN: CAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lusaka, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,823 mi / 2,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 25m.

LUN–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lusaka to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance1,823 mi / 2,934 km
Flight time4h to 4h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 40 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: LUN
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUN to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,823 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India and Ethiopian Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from LUN to ADD. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, HRE, DAR, NLA, NBO, DXB, JNB and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
Yes, return flights from ADD to LUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LUN to ADD

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Ethiopian Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LUN to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUN to ADD ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,823 miles (2,934 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ndola (NLA).