FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
6,479 km
4,026 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
6,479 km
4,026 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FBM NCE
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code FBM NCE
ICAO Code FZQA LFMN
City Lubumbashi Nice
Country DR Congo France
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,295 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 43.660000, 7.220000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 6,479 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 France. 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 13:14 in Lubumbashi, it's 12:14 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,283 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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