DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,917 km
8,648 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
13,917 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
81°
east

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DFW FBM
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code DFW FBM
ICAO Code KDFW FZQA
City Dallas-Fort Worth Lubumbashi
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 606 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 13,917 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 09:33 in Lubumbashi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,689 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 302° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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