Lusaka to Doha (LUN–DOH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,210 mi airlines 13/wk
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QR1456
QR Qatar
788
2:45 PM
CAT T2
10:45 PM
+03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
B66633
B6 JetBlue
788
2:45 PM
CAT T2
10:45 PM
+03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9370
CX Cathay Pacific
788
2:45 PM
CAT T2
10:45 PM
+03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX9368
CX Cathay Pacific
788
9:25 PM
CAT T2
5:25 AM+1
+03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR1452
QR Qatar
788
9:55 PM
CAT T2
5:55 AM+1
+03
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
B66632
B6 JetBlue
788
1:40 AM
+03
7:50 AM
CAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA6171
BA British
788
1:40 AM
+03
7:50 AM
CAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CX9369
CX Cathay Pacific
788
1:40 AM
+03
7:50 AM
CAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6685
AY Finnair
788
1:40 AM
+03
7:50 AM
CAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR1455
QR Qatar
788
1:40 AM
+03
7:50 AM
CAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CX9367
CX Cathay Pacific
788
8:15 AM
+03
2:25 PM
CAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QR1451
QR Qatar
788
8:50 AM
+03
3:00 PM
CAT
7h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lusaka to Doha
3 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 3,210 mi 7h nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

LUN–DOH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 3,210 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LUN–DOH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 5 788 7h Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 5 788 7h Oneworld
B6 JetBlue 3 788 7h
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – B6, CX, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + QR (10 flights/wk, 77%)
Unaffiliated: B6 (3 flights/wk, 23%)
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 DOH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUN to DOH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
277
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Doha is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
LUN: CAT · DOH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Lusaka, it's 7:00 PM in Doha.
Distance & Flight Time
3,210 mi / 5,165 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 0m.
Getting from DOH

Doha Metro Gold Line departs from inside the terminal to the city centre (15–20 min, QAR 3–6). Msheireb station is the interchange for connecting to the Red and Green lines. First train is at 6am; late-night arrivals will need a taxi or ride-hail. Karwa taxis are available at the arrivals area; West Bay costs QAR 30–50.Careem and Uber are the most cost-effective options. Hamad International has no separate rental car facility visible from arrivals; rental desks are landside. The airport is 15 km from central Doha with good road access via the Corniche and Lusail Expressway.

Doha Climate

Desert climate, similar to Dubai. Summers (June–September) are intensely hot (37–45°C) with very high humidity. Ground operations slow but flights rarely cancel for heat alone. Dust haze is persistent and occasionally reduces visibility below instrument minimums. Winter (November–March) is pleasant at 15–26°C and represents Qatar Airways' peak operational period.

Rain is rare, fewer than 10 rainy days per year, but the drainage infrastructure means even light rain causes road flooding. Occasional dust storms (shamal) reduce visibility and can ground departures for hours. Spring (March–May) is the most dust-prone season.

LUN–DOH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lusaka to Doha route.
Route details
Distance3,210 mi / 5,165 km
Flight time7h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights13 out / 19 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: LUN
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
Destination: DOH
IATA / ICAODOH / OTHH
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Passengers/yr52.7M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUN to DOH flights.
Nonstop flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Hamad International Airport take approximately 7h. The route covers 3,210 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from LUN to DOH. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, ADD, JNB, DXB, NBO and DAR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Doha is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.
Yes, return flights from DOH to LUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DOH

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LUN to DOH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUN to DOH ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,210 miles (5,165 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.