Lubumbashi International Airport
Lubumashi · Congo (Kinshasa)ICAO FZQA
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is an airport serving Lubumashi, Congo (Kinshasa), located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 11° 35' 28.7" S, 27° 31' 51.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,295 feet (1,309 meters) above sea level. With 6 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from FBM
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLA | Ndola, Zambia | 123 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 51 kg | View |
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1,002 mi | 2h 34m | medium-haul | 251 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 956 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 240 kg | View |
| FIH | Kinshasa, Congo (Kinshasa) | 964 mi | 2h 30m | medium-haul | 242 kg | View |
| KGA | Kananga, Congo (Kinshasa) | 522 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 214 kg | View |
| MJM | Mbuji-mayi, Congo (Kinshasa) | 463 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 190 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at FBM
5 active airlines serving Lubumbashi International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Lubumbashi International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansa Airport | MNS | Mansa | Zambia | 155 km |
| Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | NLA | Ndola | Zambia | 199 km |
| Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka | LUN | Lusaka | Zambia | 426 km |
| Kasama Airport | KAA | Kasama | Zambia | 422 km |
| Mfuwe Airport | MFU | Mfuwe | Zambia | 513 km |
Other Airports in Congo (Kinshasa)
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 11° 35' 28.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 27° 31' 51.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -11.591300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 27.530899
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,295 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,309 m
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