ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,941 km
3,691 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
5,941 km
3,691 mi / 3,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG FBM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code ALG FBM
ICAO Code DAAG FZQA
City Algiers Lubumbashi
Country Algeria DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 82 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Algiers (ALG) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 5,941 kilometers (3,691 miles / 3,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:53 in Algiers, it's 11:53 in Lubumbashi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,213 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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