CDG
Paris
France
7,170 km
4,455 miles
FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
Distance
7,170 km
4,455 mi / 3,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Paris
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CDG FBM
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA Code CDG FBM
ICAO Code LFPG FZQA
City Paris Lubumbashi
Country France DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 392 ft 4,295 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -11.590000, 27.530000

Paris (CDG) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 7,170 kilometers (4,455 miles / 3,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 France 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 16:52 in Paris, it's 17:52 in Lubumbashi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,903 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 342° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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