Lubumbashi to Chitato flights
Chitato lies 884 km (550 mi) north-west of Lubumbashi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lubumbashi | Chitato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Angola |
| Population | 2.2 million | 246,880 |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) | 770 m (2,526 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | FBM, 10 km out | DUE, 15 km out |
Clocks in Chitato are 1 h behind Lubumbashi right now, so a 1 h 53 min journey lands only 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chitato
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Angola: money changes from the Franc to the Kwanza (AOA); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,623-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Chitato
Chitato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dundo Airport (DUE), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,468 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundo Airport (regional) | DUE | 15 km (9 mi) | 6,468 ft | 2,451 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chitato from Lubumbashi?
884 km (550 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lubumbashi.
How long does it take to get from Lubumbashi to Chitato by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lubumbashi and Chitato?
Chitato is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Lubumbashi to Chitato flights?
Typically Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Dundo Airport (DUE).
What currency do I need in Chitato?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.