Flights to Lubumbashi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi International Airport | FBM | 10 km (6 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 Lubumbashi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,401 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Lubumbashi to Lusaka | Zambia | 426 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Lubumbashi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 748 km (465 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kampala | Uganda | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Lubumbashi to Harare | Zimbabwe | 786 km (488 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 849 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Lubumbashi to Lilongwe | Malawi | 730 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Lubumbashi to Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Lubumbashi to Blantyre | Malawi | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Lubumbashi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 243 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Lubumbashi to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Lubumbashi to Bujumbura | Burundi | 944 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lubumbashi to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Lubumbashi to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,425 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Lubumbashi to Beira | Mozambique | 1,203 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Lubumbashi to Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 951 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lubumbashi to Ndola | Zambia | 191 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| Lubumbashi to Arusha | Tanzania | 1,370 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Lubumbashi to Huambo | Angola | 1,282 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Lubumbashi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,567 km (974 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Lubumbashi to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,889 km (4,902 mi) | about 10 h 52 min |
| Lubumbashi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,715 km (5,415 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
| Lubumbashi to Lima | Peru | 11,276 km (7,007 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Lubumbashi to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,542 km (4,686 mi) | about 10 h 25 min |
| Lubumbashi to Singapore | Singapore | 8,554 km (5,315 mi) | about 11 h 43 min |
| Lubumbashi to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,547 km (961 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Lubumbashi to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,334 km (5,800 mi) | about 12 h 43 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 Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is FBM from Lubumbashi city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lubumbashi 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.