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Connecting route · Democratic Republic of the Congo → Egypt

Flights from Lubumbashi to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Lubumbashi to Cairo. 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
FBMCAIADD

Lubumbashi to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Lubumbashi to Cairo

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

1
FBM Addis Ababa (ADD) CAI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 50m
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2
FBM Nairobi (NBO) CAI
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 52m
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FBM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CAI
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~10h 29m
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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
4,658 km2,893 miles
Journey time
8h 50mestimate
Time difference
NoneCairo vs Lubumbashi
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
FBM → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Lubumbashi to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lubumbashi to Cairo?
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 Lubumbashi to Cairo?
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 Lubumbashi and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lubumbashi and Cairo?
Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).

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