Kolwezi to Lubumbashi (KWZ–FBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
738
5:00 PM
CAT
5:45 PM
CAT
0h 45m
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ET68
ET Ethiopian
738
5:00 PM
CAT
5:50 PM
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ET Ethiopian
738
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ET Ethiopian
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Kolwezi to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 149 mi 0h 45m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

KWZ–FBM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 149 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWZ–FBM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 2 738 0h45-0h50 – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWZ to FBM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
FIH ~21h 30m
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kolwezi, it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
149 mi / 239 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m.
Facts

KWZ–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kolwezi to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance149 mi / 239 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KWZ
Full nameKolwezi Airport
IATA / ICAOKWZ / FZQM
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation5,007 ft / 1,526 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 KWZ to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from Kolwezi Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m. The route covers 149 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from KWZ to FBM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FBM to KWZ 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 KWZ to FBM

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWZ to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWZ to FBM ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 149 miles (239 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 21 hours via FIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.