Ndola to Lusaka (NLA–LUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
DH8
7:25 PM
CAT
8:20 PM
CAT
0h 55m
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ET Ethiopian
DH8
7:00 AM
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ET Ethiopian
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Ndola to Lusaka
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 164 mi 0h 55m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

NLA–LUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 164 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLA–LUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 DH8 0h55 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLA to LUN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLA to LUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SLI ~3h 20m NBO ~17h 8m JNB ~20h 20m ADD ~20h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
25
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lusaka is 0 hours the same as Ndola.
NLA: CAT · LUN: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ndola, it's 6:00 PM in Lusaka.
Distance & Flight Time
164 mi / 263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Facts

NLA–LUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ndola to Lusaka route.
Route details
Distance164 mi / 263 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 6 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: NLA
Full nameSimon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
IATA / ICAONLA / FLSK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation4,308 ft / 1,313 m
Destination: LUN
Full nameKenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLA to LUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 164 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NLA to LUN. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLI, NBO, JNB and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LUN to NLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLA to LUN

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLA to LUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLA to LUN ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (263 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SLI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.