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

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SA50
SA South African
320
9:30 AM
SAST TB
12:10 PM
CAT
2h 40m
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4Z21+2
4Z Airlink
E90
10:40 AM
SAST TB
1:10 PM
CAT
2h 30m
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QR8383cs
QR Qatar
E90
10:40 AM
SAST TB
1:10 PM
CAT
2h 30m
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ET83
ET Ethiopian
738
5:40 PM
SAST TB
8:30 PM
CAT
2h 50m
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SA51
SA South African
320
1:10 PM
CAT
3:50 PM
SAST
2h 40m
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4Z22+2
4Z Airlink
E90
1:55 PM
CAT
4:35 PM
SAST
2h 40m
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ET82
ET Ethiopian
738
2:00 PM
CAT
4:50 PM
SAST
2h 50m
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Johannesburg to Lubumbashi
3 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 1,006 mi 2h 30m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

JNB–FBM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines lead 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 Also: QR 7 E90 2h30 – – QR
SA South African Airways 7 320 2h40 – Star Alliance –
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 738 2h50 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SA
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, QR
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET + SA (10 flights/wk, 59%)
Unaffiliated: 4Z (7 flights/wk, 41%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
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 to 2h 50m.
Facts

JNB–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance1,006 mi / 1,619 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights24 out / 17 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 to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,006 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from JNB to FBM. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NLA, FIH, ADD and NBO. 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, Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JNB to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to FBM ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,006 miles (1,619 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NLA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.