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Flights from Cairo to Lubumbashi
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Lubumbashi. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 8h 50m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 50m
Cairo to Lubumbashi at a glance
Fastest journey8h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Lubumbashi
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,658 km2,893 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneLubumbashi vs Cairo
- Currency in Lubumbashi
- USD
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → FBM
Flights from Cairo to Lubumbashi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Lubumbashi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Lubumbashi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,658 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Lubumbashi?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). EgyptAir flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Lubumbashi?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).





