Lubumbashi to Kananga (FBM–KGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
738
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4:50 PM
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ET Ethiopian
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Lubumbashi to Kananga
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 523 mi 1h 50m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

FBM–KGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FBM–KGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 738 1h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (2 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, FBM to KGA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FBM to KGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
FIH ~16h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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
Kananga is 1 hour behind Lubumbashi.
FBM: CAT · KGA: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi, it's 5:00 PM in Kananga.
Distance & Flight Time
523 mi / 842 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
Facts

FBM–KGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubumbashi to Kananga route.
Route details
Distance523 mi / 842 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
Destination: KGA
Full nameKananga Airport
IATA / ICAOKGA / FZUA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Elevation2,139 ft / 652 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FBM to KGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Kananga Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 523 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FBM to KGA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kananga is 1 hour behind Lubumbashi.
Yes, return flights from KGA to FBM 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 FBM to KGA

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kananga Airport (KGA) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FBM to KGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FBM to KGA ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (842 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via FIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.