Distance From Lubumbashi International Airport to Sharjah International Airport, FBM - SHJ Distance

The distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is 3172 miles or 5104 kilometers or 2754 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 Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lubumbashi and Sharjah takes around 7 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 7 hours 17 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 - SHJ

Kilometers		5104 km
Statute Miles		3172 miles
Nautical Miles		2754 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 17 minutes

Lubumbashi International Airport to Sharjah International Airport Flight Route Map - FBM to SHJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FBM - SHJ

Time difference between Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 2 Hours.
Sharjah time is 2 Hours ahead of Lubumbashi.

Location	Local Time
Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-16, 22:23:44 CAT
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-17, 00:23:44 +04

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

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ / OMSJ) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates