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

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ET76
ET Ethiopian
738
12:10 PM
WAT
2:00 PM
CAT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET77
ET Ethiopian
738
3:00 PM
CAT
4:50 PM
WAT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kananga to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 523 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

KGA–FBM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 523 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGA–FBM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 738 1h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KGA to FBM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGA to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5
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.

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 1
Weekly flights 2 3
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of KGA with service to Lubumbashi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lubumbashi is 1 hour ahead of Kananga.
KGA: WAT · FBM: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kananga, it's 7:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
523 mi / 842 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.

KGA–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kananga to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance523 mi / 842 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KGA
IATA / ICAOKGA / FZUA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Elevation2,139 ft / 652 m
Destination: FBM
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGA to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from Kananga Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 523 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from KGA to FBM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lubumbashi is 1 hour ahead of Kananga.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGA to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGA to FBM ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 523 miles (842 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 24 hours via FIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mbuji Mayi (MJM).