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Flights from Guangzhou to Lubumbashi

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Lubumbashi. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam, about 15h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 07m
CANFBMNBO

Guangzhou to Lubumbashi at a glance

Fastest journey15h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Lubumbashi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAN Nairobi (NBO) FBM
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 17m
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CAN Dar Es Salaam (DAR) FBM
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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CAN Addis Ababa (ADD) FBM
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 48m
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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
10,090 km6,266 miles
Journey time
15h 07mestimate
Time difference
-6hLubumbashi vs Guangzhou
Currency in Lubumbashi
USD
Airports
CAN → FBM

Flights from Guangzhou to Lubumbashi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Lubumbashi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam and Addis Ababa. 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 Guangzhou to Lubumbashi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,090 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Lubumbashi?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Addis Ababa (ADD). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Lubumbashi?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.

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