FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
6,769 km
4,206 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,769 km
4,206 mi / 3,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
328°
north northwest

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FBM LIS
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code FBM LIS
ICAO Code FZQA LPPT
City Lubumbashi Lisbon
Country DR Congo Portugal
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,295 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 38.780000, -9.140000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,769 kilometers (4,206 miles / 3,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 DR Congo with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Lubumbashi, it's 17:01 in Lisbon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,921 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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