ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,952 km
2,456 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
3,952 km
2,456 mi / 2,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABJ FBM
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code ABJ FBM
ICAO Code DIAP FZQA
City Abidjan Lubumbashi
Country Ivory Coast DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 21 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 3,952 kilometers (2,456 miles / 2,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Abidjan, it's 11:35 in Lubumbashi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,274 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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