FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
6,830 km
4,244 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,830 km
4,244 mi / 3,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FBM ZRH
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FBM ZRH
ICAO Code FZQA LSZH
City Lubumbashi Zurich
Country DR Congo Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,295 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 47.460000, 8.550000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,830 kilometers (4,244 miles / 3,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Switzerland. 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 17:31 in Lubumbashi, it's 16:31 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,879 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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