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There are 4 ways to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane CBT - FBM
    14h 46m
    $180–709

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Windhoek to Katima Mulilobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 3h

  3. Drive  1,912.8 km

    1. Drive from Lobito to Lubumbashicar car 1,912.8 km
    30h 54m
    $200–289

  4. Bus via Windhoek

    1. Take the bus from Benguela to Windhoekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Soweto Market to Katima Mulilobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Lusakabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 21h

Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lobito to Lubumbashi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,559.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 46m

What companies run services between Lobito, Angola and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

TAAG Angola Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Catumbela Airport (CBT) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lobito to Lubumbashi via Benguela, Windhoek, Windhoek, Katima Mulilo, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 2d 3h.

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