There are 3 ways to get from Bangui to Lubumbashi by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport
best- Fly from Bangui (BGF) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane BGF - FBM
11h 7m$676–2,131Drive 5,098.5 km
- Drive from Bangui to Lubumbashicar 5,098.5 km
3d 15h$1,079–1,558Fly to Ndola, drive
- Fly from Bangui (BGF) to Ndola (NLA)plane BGF - NLA
- Drive from Ndola (NLA) to Lubumbashicar
25h 10m$697–2,169
Bangui (BGF) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangui to Lubumbashi is to drive which costs $1,000 - $1,600 and takes 3 days 15h.
The fastest way to get from Bangui to Lubumbashi is to fly which takes 11h 7m and costs $650 - $2,200.
The distance between Bangui and Lubumbashi is 2055 km. The road distance is 5098.5 km.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Bangui to Lubumbashi, including transfers.
Lubumbashi is 1h ahead of Bangui. It is currently 4:59 AM in Bangui and 5:59 AM in Lubumbashi.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangui to Lubumbashi is 5099 km. It takes approximately 3 days 15h to drive from Bangui to Lubumbashi.
There are 31+ hotels available in Lubumbashi.
What companies run services between Bangui, Central African Republic and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Ethiopian Airlines and ASKY fly from Bangui (BGF) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 5 times a week.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Bangui to Lubumbashi International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
Flights from Bangui to Lubumbashi International Airport via Douala, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Bangui to Ndola via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
Flights from Bangui to Ndola via Douala, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,400
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