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Flights between Lubumashi (FBM) and Johannesburg (JNB)

Lubumbashi International Airport, Congo (Kinshasa) ↔ OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between Lubumashi and Johannesburg appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

BU
Distance
1,619 km
1,006 miles
Est. flight time
2h 31m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Congo (Kinshasa)

Jan
25°
30/20
Feb
26°
31/21
Mar
27°
32/22
Apr
26°
31/21
May
25°
30/20
Jun
23°
28/18
Jul
22°
27/17
Aug
23°
28/18
Sep
24°
29/19
Oct
25°
30/20
Nov
25°
30/20
Dec
25°
30/20

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Lubumashi from Johannesburg?

Lubumashi (FBM) and Johannesburg (JNB) are around 1,619 km (1,006 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 31m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the FBM–JNB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include BU. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Lubumashi and Johannesburg?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in South Africa?

Across South Africa, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.