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Flight Distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Colombo (CMB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LUNFLKK
Lusaka, Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,194 km3,849 miles • 3,344 NM
Destination Airport
VCBICMB
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Direct Distance
6,194 km
3,849 Statute Miles
3,344 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 47m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
557 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
70° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 47m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 14m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 25m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 ZM→🌐 LK
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
- City / Country: Lusaka, Zambia
- ICAO Code: FLKK
- Coordinates: -15.3308°, 28.4527°
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Elevation: 3779 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
- City / Country: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- ICAO Code: VCBI
- Coordinates: 7.1808°, 79.8841°
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Elevation: 30 ft
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