Kinshasa to Lubumbashi (FIH–FBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
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ET Ethiopian
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ET Ethiopian
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Kinshasa to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 965 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

FIH–FBM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 965 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FIH–FBM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 14 738 2h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (14 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, FIH to FBM direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FIH to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
KWZ ~3h 48m MJM ~3h 55m KGA ~5h 0m FMI ~5h 25m JNB ~17h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
23
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
+1h
Lubumbashi is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa.
FIH: WAT · FBM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kinshasa, it's 7:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
965 mi / 1,553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

FIH–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kinshasa to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance965 mi / 1,553 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 10 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: FIH
Full nameNdjili International Airport
IATA / ICAOFIH / FZAA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,027 ft / 313 m
Destination: FBM
Full nameLubumbashi International Airport
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FIH to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from Ndjili International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 965 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from FIH to FBM. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWZ, MJM, KGA, FMI, JNB, NBO and ADD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lubumbashi is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa.
Yes, return flights from FBM to FIH 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 FIH to FBM

Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FIH to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FIH to FBM ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 965 miles (1,553 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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