Airport Comparison
| DAR | FBM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Lubumbashi International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | FBM |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | FZQA |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Lubumbashi |
| Country | Tanzania | DR Congo |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 4,295 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -11.590000, 27.530000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Lubumbashi (FBM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo is 1,383 kilometers (860 miles / 747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Tanzania with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Dar es Salaam, it's 01:58 in Lubumbashi.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,113 feet between the two airports. Lubumbashi International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.