Johannesburg to Lubumbashi (JNB–FBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4Z Airlink
E90
10:40 AM
SAST TB
1:10 PM
CAT
2h 30m
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SA South African
320
12:55 PM
CAT
3:35 PM
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4Z Airlink
E90
1:55 PM
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4:35 PM
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Johannesburg to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,006 mi 2h 30m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

JNB–FBM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Airlink leads the route. The flight covers 1,006 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–FBM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 7 E90 2h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z (7 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, JNB to FBM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to FBM.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
NBO ~20h 40m FIH ~22h 15m ADD ~22h 50m NLA ~24h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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
0h
Lubumbashi is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · FBM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,006 mi / 1,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

JNB–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance1,006 mi / 1,619 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 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 JNB to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 1,006 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Airlink.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JNB to FBM. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBO, FIH, ADD and NLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FBM to JNB 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 JNB to FBM

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to FBM ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,006 miles (1,619 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.