There are 4 ways to get from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane FBM - FIH
2h 47m$275–311Bus
- Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoekbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
2d 22hDrive 2,193.8 km
- Drive from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasacar 2,193.8 km
38h 55mBus via Windhoek
- Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilobus
- Take the bus from Katima Mulilo to Soweto Marketbus
- Take the bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Luanda to Kinshasabus
3d 13h
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa is to fly which costs $270 - $320 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $270 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa. However, there are services departing from Lubumbashi and arriving at Kinshasa via Lusaka, Katima Mulilo, Windhoek and Luanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) and Kinshasa is 1572 km. The road distance is 2193.8 km.
The best way to get from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa, including transfers.
Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Lubumbashi station.
The best way to get from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $270 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 22h.
Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Intercity Bus Terminus station.
Kinshasa is 1h behind Lubumbashi Airport (FBM). It is currently 5:27 PM in Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) and 4:27 PM in Kinshasa.
What companies run services between Lubumbashi Airport (FBM), Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Ethiopian Airlines flies from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa via Lubumbashi, Lusaka, Katima Mulilo, Windhoek, Windhoek, Gamek Terminal, and Luanda in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–270
Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Mbuji-Mayi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–270
Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Kananga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–270
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Lubumbashi to Intercity Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $47
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Lusaka to Katima Mulilo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $47
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
- Phone
- +27 (0)21 380 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Intercape
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Windhoek
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Intercape
- Saver
- $52
- Flexi
- $56
- Full Flexi
- $62
- Phone
- +244 923 169 920
- [email protected]
- Website
- macontransp.com
Bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $27–40
Bus from Luanda to Kinshasa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $14–20
Bus from Windhoek to Gamek Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $27–40
Bus from Luanda to Kinshasa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- macontransp.com
- Single
- $14–20
- Phone
- +263 77 480 2748
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
Bus from Katima Mulilo to Soweto Market
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–95
- Website
- Timboon Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa is 2194 km. It takes approximately 38h 55m to drive from Lubumbashi Airport (FBM) to Kinshasa.
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