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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flights from London to Lubumbashi

There are no direct flights from London to Lubumbashi. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 12h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 56m
LONFBMNBO

London to Lubumbashi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from London to Lubumbashi

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

1
LON Nairobi (NBO) FBM
Leg 1: Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m
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LON Addis Ababa (ADD) FBM
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m
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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
7,514 km4,666 miles
Journey time
12h 56mestimate
Time difference
+2hLubumbashi vs London
Currency in Lubumbashi
USD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → FBM

Flights from London to Lubumbashi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Lubumbashi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi 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 London to Lubumbashi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,514 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Lubumbashi?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Lubumbashi?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM).
What is the time difference between London and Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi is 2 hours ahead of London.

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