Lubumbashi to Johannesburg (FBM–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SA South African
320
12:55 PM
CAT
3:35 PM
SAST
2h 40m
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E90
1:55 PM
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4:35 PM
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Lubumbashi to Johannesburg
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,006 mi 2h 40m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

FBM–JNB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink and South African Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,006 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FBM–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 E90 2h40 – – –
SA South African Airways 7 320 2h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SA
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: SA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FBM to JNB 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FBM to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
FIH ~13h 35m DAR ~18h 40m ADD ~22h 50m NBO ~23h 25m NLA ~25h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
82
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from Lubumbashi

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric FBM→JNB NLA→JNB
Distance from FBM – 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 25m
Ndola (NLA) to Johannesburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of FBM with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Johannesburg is 0 hours the same as Lubumbashi.
FBM: CAT · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,006 mi / 1,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Facts

FBM–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubumbashi to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance1,006 mi / 1,619 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
Destination: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FBM to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,006 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink and South African Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from FBM to JNB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FIH, DAR, ADD, NBO and NLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to FBM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 FBM to JNB

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink and South African Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FBM to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FBM to JNB ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,006 miles (1,619 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via FIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ndola (NLA).