Lubumbashi to Kolwezi (FBM–KWZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET69
ET Ethiopian
AT7
10:00 AM
CAT
11:05 AM
CAT
1h 5m
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ET90
ET Ethiopian
AT7
1:00 PM
CAT
2:05 PM
CAT
1h 5m
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ET68
ET Ethiopian
AT7
1:10 PM
CAT
2:15 PM
CAT
1h 5m
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ET91
ET Ethiopian
AT7
2:40 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
CAT
1h 5m
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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 1 hub
FIH Kinshasa 17h 5m ET → ET Kinshasa (FIH) to Kolwezi flights
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Lubumbashi to Kolwezi
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 149 mi 1h 5m nonstop

FBM–KWZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 149 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FBM–KWZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 4 AT7 1h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (4 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 KWZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FBM to KWZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
FIH ~17h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
0h
Kolwezi is 0 hours the same as Lubumbashi.
FBM: CAT · KWZ: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi, it's 6:00 PM in Kolwezi.
Distance & Flight Time
149 mi / 239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

FBM–KWZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubumbashi to Kolwezi route.
Route details
Distance149 mi / 239 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
Destination: KWZ
Full nameKolwezi Airport
IATA / ICAOKWZ / FZQM
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation5,007 ft / 1,526 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FBM to KWZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Kolwezi Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 149 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FBM to KWZ: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ndjili.
Yes, return flights from KWZ to FBM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FBM to KWZ

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FBM to KWZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FBM to KWZ is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 149 miles (239 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ndjili.