AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,433 km
4,618 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
7,433 km
4,618 mi / 4,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS FBM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code AMS FBM
ICAO Code EHAM FZQA
City Amsterdam Lubumbashi
Country Netherlands DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation -11 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 7,433 kilometers (4,618 miles / 4,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Amsterdam, it's 13:24 in Lubumbashi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,306 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.