Lubumbashi to Ndola (FBM–NLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
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Lubumbashi to Ndola
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 116 mi 0h 45m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

FBM–NLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 116 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FBM–NLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KQ Kenya Airways 2 73H 0h45 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KQ (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 NLA direction.
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Tue
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Wed
1
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
1
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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 NLA.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
NBO ~21h 30m ADD ~21h 35m JNB ~23h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi, it's 6:00 PM in Ndola.
Distance & Flight Time
116 mi / 186 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.
Facts

FBM–NLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubumbashi to Ndola route.
Route details
Distance116 mi / 186 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
Destination: NLA
Full nameSimon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
IATA / ICAONLA / FLSK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation4,308 ft / 1,313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FBM to NLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 116 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FBM to NLA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBO, ADD and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NLA 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 NLA

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FBM to NLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FBM to NLA ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 116 miles (186 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.