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Lusaka International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka.
However, there are several flights from GIG to LUN with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from GIG to LUN, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Lusaka is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Lusaka any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Currently, there is only one airline that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Rio de Janeiro GIG to Lusaka LUN, which is Emirates.
All other flights from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
Unfortunately, there are no alliances that cover the full route (with 1 stopover) from Rio de Janeiro GIG to Lusaka LUN at this moment.
You can fly the full journey from GIG to LUN in Economy, Business Class and First Class. Premium Economy is not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
Currently, there is only one aircraft type that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka, which is the Boeing 777-300ER.
All other flights from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Lusaka is 4,674 miles (7,522 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between GIG and LUN, the full journey covers a distance of 10,716 miles (17,246 kilometers).
Flights between Rio de Janeiro and Lusaka take 21 hours and 30 minutes.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There is 1 airport in Lusaka: Lusaka International Airport (LUN).
Flights between Rio de Janeiro and Lusaka take 21 hours and 30 minutes.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between GIG and LUN, the full journey covers a total distance of 10,716 miles (17,246 kilometers).
Emirates is the only airline flying the full route from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka.
operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
There are no alliances flying from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka at this moment.
You can fly the full route from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka (with 1 stopover) in Economy, Business Class and First Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Rio de Janeiro to Lusaka (with 1 stopover):
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