FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
1,543 km
959 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,543 km
959 mi / 833 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
43°
northeast

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FBM NBO
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FBM NBO
ICAO Code FZQA HKJK
City Lubumbashi Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,295 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,543 kilometers (959 miles / 833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Lubumbashi, it's 18:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,035 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lubumbashi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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