Distance From Lubumbashi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, FBM - HEL Distance

The distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 4971 miles or 7999 kilometers or 4317 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lubumbashi ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lubumbashi and Helsinki takes around 11 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 11 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • FBM - HEL

Kilometers		7999 km
Statute Miles		4971 miles
Nautical Miles		4317 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 25 minutes

Lubumbashi International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - FBM to HEL Flight Path

Location of Lubumbashi International Airport & Helsinki Vantaa Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lubumbashi to Helsinki nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FBM - HEL

Time difference between Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Helsinki (Finland) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-14, 21:57:56 CAT
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-12-14, 21:57:56 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM / FZQA) Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland