Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi (ADD–FBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET871+1
ET Ethiopian
788
9:50 AM
EAT T2
12:40 PM
CAT
3h 50m
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ET857
ET Ethiopian
73W
10:15 PM
EAT T2
1:20 AM+1
CAT
4h 5m
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ET856
ET Ethiopian
73W
2:20 AM
CAT
7:25 AM
EAT
4h 5m
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ET870+1
ET Ethiopian
359
2:05 PM
CAT
6:55 PM
EAT
3h 50m
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Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,618 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

ADD–FBM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,618 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ADD–FBM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 14 73W, 788 3h50-4h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – ET
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ADD to FBM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ADD to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lubumbashi is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
ADD: EAT · FBM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 5:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,618 mi / 2,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 4h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo. Apply at the DRC embassy in Addis Ababa. The single-entry tourist visa costs around USD 100 and is valid for up to 30 days. Bring two passport photos, a completed application form, proof of accommodation, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, and your flight itinerary. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days.

Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 3 blank pages. Yellow fever vaccination is strictly enforced. Immigration officers at N'djili Airport in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi Airport will ask for the ICVP before stamping you in.

There is no reliable eVisa system for the DRC. Some travelers report visa on arrival being available at Kinshasa airport, but this is inconsistent and depends on the officer. Do not rely on it. Get your visa at the embassy before departure to avoid problems at the gate or on arrival.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ADD–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Addis Ababa to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance1,618 mi / 2,605 km
Flight time3h 50m to 4h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
Destination: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ADD to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,618 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ADD to FBM. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NLA, FIH, NBO and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lubumbashi is 1 hour behind Addis Ababa.
Yes, return flights from FBM to ADD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ADD to FBM

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ADD to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ADD to FBM ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,618 miles (2,605 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via NLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.