Flights to Kipushi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kipushi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,623-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi International Airport | FBM | 36 km (22 mi) | 10,623 ft | 4,295 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,623 ft, FBM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4,295 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Kipushi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kipushi to Lusaka | Zambia | 421 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Kipushi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 744 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Kipushi to Kampala | Uganda | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kipushi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,384 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Kipushi to Harare | Zimbabwe | 789 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Kipushi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 841 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Kipushi to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,134 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Kipushi to Lilongwe | Malawi | 750 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kipushi to Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,202 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Kipushi to Blantyre | Malawi | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Kipushi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,046 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Kipushi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 227 km (141 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Kipushi to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,352 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Kipushi to Bujumbura | Burundi | 960 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Kipushi to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kipushi to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,452 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kipushi to Beira | Mozambique | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Kipushi to Kitwe | Zambia | 156 km (97 mi) | about 57 min |
| Kipushi to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Kipushi to Ndola | Zambia | 201 km (125 mi) | about 1 h |
| Kipushi to Arusha | Tanzania | 1,396 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Kipushi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,552 km (964 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Kipushi to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,862 km (4,885 mi) | about 10 h 50 min |
| Kipushi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,739 km (5,430 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Kipushi to Lima | Peru | 11,249 km (6,990 mi) | about 15 h 10 min |
| Kipushi to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,515 km (4,670 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Kipushi to Singapore | Singapore | 8,580 km (5,331 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Kipushi to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,572 km (977 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Kipushi to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,357 km (5,814 mi) | about 12 h 45 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kipushi?
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is the closest large airport at 36 km (22 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is FBM from Kipushi city centre?
36 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kipushi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.