FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
7,097 km
4,410 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
7,097 km
4,410 mi / 3,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
347°
north northwest

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FBM FRA
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code FBM FRA
ICAO Code FZQA EDDF
City Lubumbashi Frankfurt am Main
Country DR Congo Germany
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,295 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 50.030000, 8.540000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 7,097 kilometers (4,410 miles / 3,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in Lubumbashi, it's 15:34 in Frankfurt am Main.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,931 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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