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Lubumbashi → Likasi

Driving from Lubumbashi to Likasi

Likasi lies 110 km (69 mi) north-west of Lubumbashi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 1 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 135 km (84 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

LubumbashiLikasi

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The two ends, side by side
LubumbashiLikasi
CountryDemocratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Population2.2 million635,768
Elevation1,260 m (4,134 ft)1,288 m (4,226 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi)UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi)

Where to book car hire from Lubumbashi to Likasi

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Staying in Likasi

Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Likasi. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1).

Book a hotel in Likasi

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Likasi from Lubumbashi?

110 km (69 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lubumbashi; by road roughly 135 km (84 mi).

How long does it take to get from Lubumbashi to Likasi by car?

About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Lubumbashi and Likasi?

No, both are on Africa/Lubumbashi at the moment.

Where can I stay in Likasi?

Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Likasi, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

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.