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Lisala to Mbuji-Mayi by bus

Mbuji-Mayi lies 950 km (590 mi) south of Lisala, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 17 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 1,159 km (720 mi) of road.

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LisalaMbuji-Mayi
CountryDemocratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Population117,4642.1 million
Elevation418 m (1,371 ft)621 m (2,037 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa)UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi)

Clocks in Mbuji-Mayi are 1 h ahead of Lisala right now, so a 17 h 17 min journey lands 18 h 17 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book buses from Lisala to Mbuji-Mayi

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Common questions

How far is Mbuji-Mayi from Lisala?

950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, south of Lisala; by road roughly 1,159 km (720 mi).

How long does it take to get from Lisala to Mbuji-Mayi by bus?

About 17 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Lisala and Mbuji-Mayi?

Mbuji-Mayi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.