Lubumbashi to Bandundu Province flights
Bandundu Province lies 1,448 km (900 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 2 h 36 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.
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| Lubumbashi | Bandundu Province | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 2.2 million | 202,904 |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | FBM, 10 km out | FDU, 1 km out |
Clocks in Bandundu Province are 1 h behind Lubumbashi right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
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 Bandundu Province
Bandundu Province is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bandundu Airport (FDU), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,528 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandundu Airport (regional) | FDU | 1 km (1 mi) | 4,528 ft | 1,063 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bandundu Province from Lubumbashi?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lubumbashi.
How long does it take to get from Lubumbashi to Bandundu Province by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Bandundu Province?
Bandundu Province is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Lubumbashi to Bandundu Province flights?
Typically Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Bandundu Airport (FDU).
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.