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

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ET Ethiopian
DH8
6:25 PM
CAT
7:15 PM
CAT
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ET Ethiopian
DH8
7:50 PM
CAT
8:40 PM
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Lubumbashi to Kolwezi
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 149 mi 0h 50m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

FBM–KWZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 149 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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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 2 DH8 0h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – 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 KWZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
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 KWZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
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.
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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 0h 50m.
Facts

FBM–KWZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubumbashi to Kolwezi route.
Route details
Distance149 mi / 239 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
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: 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 approximately 0h 50m. The route covers 149 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FBM to KWZ. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KWZ 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 KWZ

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

FBM to KWZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FBM to KWZ ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 149 miles (239 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 6 hours via FIH.