Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Lubumbashi (CDG–FBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between CDG and FBM. Nearest airports to CDG with scheduled service: Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, 21 mi) · Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 37 mi) · Chalons Vatry airport (XCR, 77 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
FIH Kinshasa 12h 30m AFETKL ET Kinshasa (FIH) to Lubumbashi flights
NBO Nairobi 14h 22m AFKLKQ KQ Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h ETNH ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubumbashi flights
JNB Johannesburg 35h 56m AF 4ZSA Johannesburg (JNB) to Lubumbashi flights
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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Lubumbashi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between CDG and FBM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lubumbashi is 0 hours the same as Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CEST · FBM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to the DRC. There is no visa-free entry or visa on arrival. Applications are submitted at a DRC embassy or consulate, or through the online eVisa portal. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

A confirmed round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation, and a completed application form are required. Tourist visas are typically valid for up to 6 months.

Getting to CDG

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).

CDG–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CDG
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: FBM
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to FBM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ndjili, Jomo Kenyatta and Addis Ababa Bole.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FBM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ndjili, Jomo Kenyatta and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.