FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
10,697 km
6,647 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,697 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
76°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

FBM MNL
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code FBM MNL
ICAO Code FZQA RPLL
City Lubumbashi Manila
Country DR Congo Philippines
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,295 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 14.510000, 121.020000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,697 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Lubumbashi, it's 03:28 in Manila. With a 6-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 4,220 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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