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Zambia at a glance
- Capital
- Lusaka
- Population
- 20,216,029
- Area
- 752,617 km²
- Calling code
- +260
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Zambia
Explore Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency ZMWTime in Lusaka 05:05UTC+02:00Country codes ZM / ZMB
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Lusaka. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
6 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Lusaka National Museum
Lusaka National Museum is one option for your time in Lusaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Child Jesus Cathedral, Lusaka
Child Jesus Cathedral, Lusaka is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Chilenje House 394
Chilenje House 394 is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Cathedral Hill, Lusaka
Cathedral Hill, Lusaka is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site
Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site is one option for your time in Lusaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Lusaka
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LUN
An arrival option for Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
19.7 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at LUN
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
LUN airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | LUN | 19.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | 272.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport | LVI | 375.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Solwesi Airport | SLI | 415.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mfuwe International Airport | MFU | 460.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kasama Airport | KAA | 654.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Lusaka · FLLS
Elevation3779 ft
Coordinates-15.330833, 28.452722
Runways
10 / 28
12998 × 150 ft
ASP15 / 33
2700 × 100 ft
GRSRadio frequencies
APP121.3 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
Ndola · FLSK
Elevation4308 ft
Coordinates-12.96513, 28.515624
Runways
09 / 27
11483 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
Livingstone · FLLI
Elevation3302 ft
Coordinates-17.821524, 25.819642
Runways
10 / 28
9843 × 151 ft
ASP15 / 33
4501 × 98 ft
DirtRadio frequencies
APP124.3 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Solwesi Airport
Solwesi · FLSW
Elevation4551 ft
Coordinates-12.173700332641602, 26.365100860595703
Runways
08 / 26
8858 × 120 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Mfuwe International Airport
Mfuwe · FLMF
Elevation1853 ft
Coordinates-13.2589, 31.9366
Runways
09 / 27
7349 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.7 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Kasama Airport
Kasama · FLKS
Elevation4541 ft
Coordinates-10.210169, 31.123045
Runways
13 / 31
6148 × Unknown width ft
GravelRadio frequencies
Kasama Radio118.3 MHz
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Getting around Lusaka
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Stops along the route
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Lusaka National Museum
Directions ↗Lusaka National Museum is one option for your time in Lusaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Child Jesus Cathedral, Lusaka
Directions ↗Child Jesus Cathedral, Lusaka is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka
Directions ↗Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Chilenje House 394
Directions ↗Chilenje House 394 is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cathedral Hill, Lusaka
Directions ↗Cathedral Hill, Lusaka is one option for your time in Lusaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site
Directions ↗Embassy Park Presidential Burial Site is one option for your time in Lusaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Lusaka
2,467,563 residents
JAN
21 °C
FEB
21 °C
MAR
21 °C
APR
20 °C
MAY
18 °C
JUN
17 °C
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