CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,657 km
2,893 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
4,657 km
2,893 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
186°
south

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CAI FBM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code CAI FBM
ICAO Code HECA FZQA
City Cairo Lubumbashi
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 382 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Cairo (CAI) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 4,657 kilometers (2,893 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Egypt with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in Cairo, it's 20:59 in Lubumbashi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,913 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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