Lubumbashi to Kinshasa (FBM–FIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FBM–FIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 965 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 16 | 738 | 2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kinshasa from Lubumbashi
| Metric | FBM→FIH | KWZ→FIH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FBM | – | 149 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
FBM: CAT · FIH: WAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi, it's 5:00 PM in Kinshasa.
FBM–FIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FBM to FIH
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Ndjili International Airport (FIH) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FBM to FIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FBM to FIH is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 965 miles (1,553 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, Addis Ababa Bole and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kolwezi (KWZ).