Lubumbashi International Airport

IATA CodeFBM

ICAO CodeFZQA

Country Democratic Republic of the Congo

Aerial view of Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Location

UTC

Timezone

-11.5915 S, 27.5308 E

Coordinates

4,295 ft (1,309 m)

Elevation

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What is Lubumbashi International Airport?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM/FZQA) is Large Airport serving Lubumbashi in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located at coordinates 11.5915 S, 27.5308 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 4,295 feet (1,309 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

15°C

Clear

Feels Like 11°C

Humidity60%

Wind4 km/h

Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:14:46

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Continent: Africa

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Where is Lubumbashi International Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereSouthern Hemisphere

ContinentAfrica

Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (CD)

CityLubumbashi

Latitude-11.591494

Longitude27.530753

Coordinates11.591494° S, 27.530753° E

Elevation4,295 ft (1,309 m)

GPS CodeFZQA

Region CodeCD-HK

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Runways at Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi International Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

07/25

Primary

Length

3,238 m10,623 ft

Width

50 m164 ft

Surface

Asphalt

07/25

Runway 2

Length

3,238 m10,623 ft

Width

50 m164 ft

Surface

Asphalt

Terminals at Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi International Airport has 1 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

LUBuMBASHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FBM)

Radio Frequencies at Lubumbashi International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Lubumbashi International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

Type	Frequency	Description
APP	128.100 MHz	APP
TWR	118.100 MHz	TWR

Navigation Aids at Lubumbashi International Airport

Radio navigation aids (navaids) associated with Lubumbashi International Airport. These are ground-based electronic devices that help pilots navigate and land safely.

NDBLE

Lubumbashi

285 kHz

NDBOL

Lubumbashi

275 kHz

VOR-DMELUB

Lubumbashi

116.70 MHz

CH 114X

4,380 ft

About Lubumbashi International Airport

Lubumbashi International Airport is an airport serving Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Airport Analysis for Lubumbashi International Airport

Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Lubumbashi International Airport to major world cities.

Cairo

Egypt

4,647 km5 h 49 m flight

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5,077 km6 h 21 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

5,851 km7 h 19 m flight

Mumbai

India

6,026 km7 h 32 m flight

Rome

Italy

6,144 km7 h 41 m flight

Madrid

Spain

6,617 km8 h 16 m flight

Paris

France

7,162 km8 h 57 m flight

Berlin

Germany

7,256 km9 h 4 m flight

Amsterdam

Netherlands

7,435 km9 h 18 m flight

London

United Kingdom

7,505 km9 h 23 m flight

Moscow

Russia

7,547 km9 h 26 m flight

Bangkok

Thailand

8,523 km10 h 39 m flight

Nearby Cities to Lubumbashi International Airport

Explore cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo that are easily accessible from Lubumbashi International Airport. Discover nearby destinations with estimated driving distances and times.

LubumbashiHaut-Katanga

10 km10 min drive

KipushiHaut-Katanga

36 km36 min drive

LikasiHaut-Katanga

110 km1 h 50 m drive

KamboveHaut-Katanga

129 km2 h 9 m drive

Haut KatangaHaut-Katanga

134 km2 h 14 m drive

BukamaHaut-Lomami

323 km5 h 23 m drive

KaminaHaut-Lomami

422 km7 h 2 m drive

Closest States to Lubumbashi International Airport

Explore nearby states in Democratic Republic of the Congo accessible from Lubumbashi International Airport. Plan your regional travel with distance information.

Haut-KatangaHK

131 km14 airports

LualabaLU

241 km9 airports

Haut-LomamiHL

519 km10 airports

TanganyikaTA

593 km11 airports

LomamiLO

690 km7 airports

Kasaï OrientalKE

756 km3 airports

Kasaï CentralKC

854 km14 airports

Sud-KivuSK

958 km10 airports

ManiemaMA

961 km15 airports

Major Airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Discover other major airports in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Compare distances and explore alternative departure points for your travel plans.

Ndjili International Airport (FIH)

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

1,553 km

Major World Airports

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EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)

Bâle / Mulhouse, France

6,874 km

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY)

Matoury, French Guiana

9,020 km

Duqm International Airport (DQM)

Duqm, Oman

4,777 km

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)

Tel Aviv, Israel

4,911 km

Sochi International Airport (AER)

Sochi, Russia

6,249 km

Brussels Airport (BRU)

Zaventem, Belgium

7,298 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Lubumbashi International Airport?

The IATA code for Lubumbashi International Airport is FBM. The ICAO code is FZQA. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Lubumbashi International Airport located?

Lubumbashi International Airport is located in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport's coordinates are -11.5915 S, 27.5308 E.

What is the timezone at Lubumbashi International Airport?

Lubumbashi International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Lubumbashi International Airport?

Lubumbashi International Airport is located at an elevation of 4,295 feet (1,309 meters) above sea level.