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Flight Distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Chicago (ORD)
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
13,308 km8,269 miles • 7,186 NM
Destination Airport
KORDORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Direct Distance
13,308 km
8,269 Statute Miles
7,186 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 9m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,198 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
310° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 9m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 58m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 6m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 ZM→🇺🇸 United States
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
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
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