EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,200 km
4,474 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
7,200 km
4,474 mi / 3,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EDI LBO
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code EDI LBO
ICAO Code EGPH FZVI
City Edinburgh Lusambo
Country United Kingdom DR Congo
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 135 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 7,200 kilometers (4,474 miles / 3,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 United Kingdom 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 00:14 in Edinburgh, it's 02:14 in Lusambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 344° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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