Congo - Kinshasa · International airport
Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)
Lubumbashi International Airport is an international airport serving Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga Province), Congo - Kinshasa. Its IATA code is FBM and its ICAO code is FZQA. It has one runway, 3,238 m long.
- IATAFBM
- ICAOFZQA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- FBM
- ICAO code
- FZQA
- City
- Lubumbashi
- Region / province
- Haut-Katanga Province
- Country / territory
- Congo - Kinshasa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 11.5915° S, 27.5308° E
- Elevation
- 1,309 m (4,295 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,238 m (10,623 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,238 m10,623 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,388 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,287 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,088 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Lubumbashi International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Lubumbashi through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Congo - Kinshasa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | 1,120 km |
| Bangoka International Airport | FKI | 1,364 km |
| Ndjili International Airport | FIH | 1,553 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Lubumbashi International Airport?
The IATA code of Lubumbashi International Airport is FBM and its ICAO code is FZQA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Lubumbashi International Airport located?
Lubumbashi International Airport is in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Congo - Kinshasa, at coordinates 11.5915° S, 27.5308° E and an elevation of 1,309 m (4,295 ft).
How far is Lubumbashi International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Lubumbashi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,088 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,287 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,388 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Lubumbashi International Airport?
The longest runway at Lubumbashi International Airport is 3,238 m (10,623 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Lubumbashi International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.