Mbuji Mayi to Lubumbashi (MJM–FBM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET66
ET Ethiopian
738
12:30 PM
CAT
1:55 PM
CAT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET67
ET Ethiopian
738
3:00 PM
CAT
4:30 PM
CAT
1h 30m
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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Mbuji Mayi to Lubumbashi
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 465 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MJM–FBM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 465 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MJM–FBM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 738 1h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (3 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, MJM to FBM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MJM to FBM.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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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 Mbuji Mayi

Nearby airports with service to Lubumbashi International Airport.
Metric MJM→FBM KGA→FBM
Distance from MJM 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MJM with service to Lubumbashi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Mbuji Mayi, it's 6:00 PM in Lubumbashi.
Distance & Flight Time
465 mi / 748 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

MJM–FBM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mbuji Mayi to Lubumbashi route.
Route details
Distance465 mi / 748 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MJM
IATA / ICAOMJM / FZWA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation2,221 ft / 677 m
Destination: FBM
IATA / ICAOFBM / FZQA
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation4,295 ft / 1,309 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MJM to FBM flights.
Nonstop flights from Mbuji Mayi Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 465 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MJM to FBM. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FBM to MJM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KGA. 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 MJM to FBM

Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MJM to FBM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MJM to FBM ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 465 miles (748 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via FIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kananga (KGA).