ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,605 km
1,618 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
2,605 km
1,618 mi / 1,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD FBM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code ADD FBM
ICAO Code HAAB FZQA
City Addis Ababa Lubumbashi
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 2,605 kilometers (1,618 miles / 1,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 16:07 in Lubumbashi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,335 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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