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Flights between Durban (DUR) and Lusaka (LUN)

King Shaka International Airport, South Africa ↔ Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka, Zambia

A direct route between Durban and Lusaka appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Distance
1,612 km
1,002 miles
Est. flight time
2h 31m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Zambia

Jan
22°
27/17
Feb
22°
27/17
Mar
21°
26/16
Apr
19°
24/14
May
16°
21/11
Jun
13°
18/8
Jul
13°
18/8
Aug
15°
20/10
Sep
19°
24/14
Oct
23°
28/18
Nov
24°
29/19
Dec
23°
28/18

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Zambia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Durban from Lusaka?

Durban (DUR) and Lusaka (LUN) are around 1,612 km (1,002 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 31m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Durban and Lusaka?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Zambia?

Across Zambia, the warmest month on average is November, with mean temperatures around 24°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for South Africa and Zambia?

The UK FCDO currently rates South Africa as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Zambia as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.