FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
11,799 km
7,331 miles
YUL
Dorval
Canada
Distance
11,799 km
7,331 mi / 6,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
314°
northwest

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FBM YUL
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA Code FBM YUL
ICAO Code FZQA CYUL
City Lubumbashi Dorval
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Toronto
Elevation 4,295 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 45.470000, -73.740000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Dorval (YUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 11,799 kilometers (7,331 miles / 6,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Lubumbashi, it's 10:46 in Dorval. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,177 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Dorval (YUL) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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