Distance From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport, ABV - FBM Distance

The distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is 1991 miles or 3205 kilometers or 1729 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 Abuja ( Nigeria ) to Lubumbashi ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abuja and Lubumbashi takes around 4 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria to Lubumbashi International Airport, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 4 hours 34 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 • ABV - FBM

Kilometers		3205 km
Statute Miles		1991 miles
Nautical Miles		1729 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 34 minutes

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Lubumbashi International Airport Flight Route Map - ABV to FBM Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Abuja, Nigeria and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABV - FBM

Time difference between Abuja (Nigeria) and Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 1 Hours.
Lubumbashi time is 1 Hours ahead of Abuja.

Location	Local Time
Abuja (Nigeria)	2026-06-22, 18:56:18 WAT
Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-06-22, 19:56:18 CAT

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

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV / DNAA) Abuja, Nigeria

Destination

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