ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,113 km
6,905 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
11,113 km
6,905 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL FBM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code ADL FBM
ICAO Code YPAD FZQA
City Adelaide Lubumbashi
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 20 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 11,113 kilometers (6,905 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:34 in Adelaide, it's 00:04 in Lubumbashi. With a 8.5-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 4,275 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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