BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
8,122 km
5,047 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
8,122 km
5,047 mi / 4,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

BSB FBM
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code BSB FBM
ICAO Code SBBR FZQA
City Brasilia Lubumbashi
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 3,497 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Brasilia (BSB) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 8,122 kilometers (5,047 miles / 4,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Brasilia, it's 23:17 in Lubumbashi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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