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Connecting route · Democratic Republic of the Congo → United Kingdom

Flights from Lubumbashi to London

There are no direct flights from Lubumbashi to London. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 12h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 59m
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Lubumbashi to London at a glance

Fastest journey12h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Lubumbashi to London

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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FBM Nairobi (NBO) LON
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m
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FBM Addis Ababa (ADD) LON
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 59mestimate
Time difference
-2hLondon vs Lubumbashi
Currency in London
GBP
Airports
FBM → LGW, LHR, STN

Flights from Lubumbashi to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lubumbashi to London?
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 Lubumbashi to London?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,514 km.
Where do you change planes between Lubumbashi and London?
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 Lubumbashi and London?
Lubumbashi: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM). London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).
What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and London?
London is 2 hours behind Lubumbashi.

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