FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
7,118 km
4,423 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,118 km
4,423 mi / 3,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
356°
north

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FBM WAW
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code FBM WAW
ICAO Code FZQA EPWA
City Lubumbashi Warsaw
Country DR Congo Poland
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,295 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 52.170000, 20.970000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,118 kilometers (4,423 miles / 3,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Poland. 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 19:23 in Lubumbashi, it's 18:23 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,933 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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