How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Zambia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Washington, D.C. you fly out of and what airport in Zambia you fly into. For example, flying from Washington, D.C. to Lusaka takes 24h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from Baltimore to Lusaka takes 33h 55m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Zambia?

Air France, KLM, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Zambia

What airlines fly to Zambia?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Zambia from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Zambia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Zambia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Zambia.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Zambia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Zambia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Zambia?

The required travel and health documents for your Zambia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Zambia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:00 pm - 2:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

35h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 30m3 stops Harare Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,326Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

6:15 pm - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

37h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

1:55 am - 7:35 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,335Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

6:15 pm - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

37h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

1:55 am - 7:35 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,336Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20

5:30 pm - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

34h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:15 pm - 4:05 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,352Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21

10:50 am - 2:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

44h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

2:45 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,497Qatar Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 16

10:50 am - 7:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

25h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:55 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,520Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 30

10:50 am - 7:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

25h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:55 pm - 3:55 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,527Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 30

10:55 am - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

46h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam

1:35 pm - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 20m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,550Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 20

10:55 am - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

22h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam

7:00 am - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 55m4 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,555Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 22

10:55 am - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

46h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam

7:00 am - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 55m4 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,555Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 24

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2:50 pm - 1:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

40h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:15 am - 9:45 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,537Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Sep 11

10:55 am - 1:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:35 pm - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,747Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

10:55 am - 9:05 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

40h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Harare

2:35 pm - 8:55 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,786Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

10:55 am - 1:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:15 am - 7:30 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$1,790Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Sep 11

9:00 pm - 2:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

35h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:15 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,833Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

9:00 pm - 2:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

35h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 pm - 3:40 pmLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,900Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Sep 12

6:10 am - 5:25 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LUN Lusaka

29h 15m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Harare

6:15 pm - 4:59 pmLUN Lusaka-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 44m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,007Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

6:02 am - 9:10 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LUN Lusaka

45h 08m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:15 pm - 4:59 pmLUN Lusaka-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

28h 44m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,019Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

10:40 am - 1:20 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

32h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:15 am - 9:45 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 30m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,182Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Sep 12

9:00 pm - 2:25 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LUN Lusaka

35h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 pm - 8:45 amLUN Lusaka-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,191Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

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Etihad Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Zambia

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Etihad Airways

Sep 2

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

LUN1:10 pmLusaka

Sep 21

LUN2:10 amLusaka

37h 35m

2 stops

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,395

Etihad Airways

Sep 6

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

LUN1:10 pmLusaka

Sep 21

LUN3:10 pmLusaka

48h 35m

2 stops

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,397

Etihad Airways

Sep 3

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 00m

2 stops

LUN1:10 pmLusaka

Sep 8

LUN2:10 amLusaka

37h 35m

2 stops

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,398

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Emirates

Sep 2

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

LUN2:35 pmLusaka

Sep 22

LUN9:35 pmLusaka

41h 05m

1 stop

IAD8:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,630

Emirates

Sep 6

IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

LUN2:35 pmLusaka

Sep 21

LUN9:35 pmLusaka

41h 05m

1 stop

IAD8:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,631

Emirates

Sep 11

DCA5:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

39h 25m

2 stops

LUN2:35 pmLusaka

Sep 18

LUN9:35 pmLusaka

31h 19m

2 stops

DCA10:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,088

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Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/4

9:00 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Lusaka

Mon 10/12

3:10 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,326

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

6:15 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Lusaka

Sun 9/20

1:55 am-7:35 pm

2 stops47h 40m

$1,335

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

6:15 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Lusaka

Sun 9/20

1:55 am-7:35 pm

2 stops47h 40m

$1,336

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

5:30 pm-9:40 am

2 stops34h 10m

Lusaka

Mon 9/21

2:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/2

10:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Lusaka

Wed 12/16

2:45 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,497

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Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/17

10:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 1/30

9:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,520

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/17

10:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Lusaka

Sat 1/30

9:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,527

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

10:55 am-3:20 pm

2 stops46h 25m

Lusaka

Sun 9/20

1:35 pm-8:55 am

3 stops25h 20m

$1,550

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

10:55 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Lusaka

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-8:55 am

4 stops31h 55m

$1,555

Washington, D.C.Lusaka

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LUN Lusaka

IADLUN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

10:55 am-3:20 pm

2 stops46h 25m

Lusaka

Thu 9/24

7:00 am-8:55 am

4 stops31h 55m

$1,555

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