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

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ET60
ET Ethiopian
738
8:00 AM
WAT
11:30 AM
CAT
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ET82
ET Ethiopian
738
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ET62
ET Ethiopian
738
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ET Ethiopian
738
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ET61
ET Ethiopian
738
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ET Ethiopian
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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 7 hubs
KGA Kananga 5h 30m ET → ET Kananga (KGA) to Lubumbashi flights
JNB Johannesburg 7h 32m ETKPSA → 4ZETQR Johannesburg (JNB) to Lubumbashi flights
ADD Addis Ababa 10h 25m ET → ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubumbashi flights
NBO Nairobi 26h 33m KQTK → KQ Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi flights
MJM Mbuji Mayi ~4h 40m ET → ET Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Lubumbashi flights
FMI Kalemie ~5h 25m → ET Kalemie (FMI) to Lubumbashi flights
KWZ Kolwezi ~5h 40m ET → ET Kolwezi (KWZ) to Lubumbashi flights
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Kinshasa to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 965 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 16 738 2h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (16 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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FIH to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MJM ~4h 40m FMI ~5h 25m KGA ~5h 30m KWZ ~5h 40m JNB ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
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
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 gate to gate.
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 flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 965 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FIH to FBM: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Kananga, O.R. Tambo and Addis Ababa Bole.
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.
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 FIH to FBM

Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FIH to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FIH to FBM is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 965 miles (1,553 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kananga, O.R. Tambo and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.