Kananga to Lubumbashi (KGA–FBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FIH Kinshasa 17h 30m ET → ET Kinshasa (FIH) to Lubumbashi flights
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Kananga to Lubumbashi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 523 mi 1h 50m nonstop

KGA–FBM had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 523 miles in 1h 50m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KGA–FBM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KGA to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
FIH ~17h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lubumbashi from Kananga

Nearby airports with service to Lubumbashi International Airport.
Metric KGA→FBM MJM→FBM
Distance from KGA – 77 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 3
Flight time 1h 50m 2h 5m
Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Lubumbashi flights
Airports within 200 miles of KGA with service to Lubumbashi International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kananga, it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
523 mi / 842 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

KGA–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kananga to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance523 mi / 842 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KGA
Full nameKananga Airport
IATA / ICAOKGA / FZUA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation2,139 ft / 652 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 KGA to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from Kananga Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 523 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KGA to FBM: Ethiopian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ndjili.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FBM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from FBM to KGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MJM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 KGA to FBM

Kananga Airport (KGA) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KGA to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGA to FBM is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (842 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ndjili. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mbuji Mayi (MJM).