How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi?

There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi in 27h 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Washington, D.C. and Lubumbashi are separated by a distance of 7516 mi.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lubumbashi ranges from 0.0 - 10.2 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Lubumbashi when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lubumbashi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Lubumbashi. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to FBM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi from Washington, D.C.?

Most people fly into Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) if they book a flight to Lubumbashi from Washington, D.C.. On average, Luano has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 1 airline. Lubumbashi Luano is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Lubumbashi’s city center.

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Thu 10/3010:55 amIAD - FBM

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Lubumbashi from Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly into Lubumbashi Luano (FBM) if they book a flight to Lubumbashi from Washington, D.C.. On average, Luano has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 1 airline. Lubumbashi Luano is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Lubumbashi’s city center.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi?
There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi in 27h 05m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Washington, D.C. and Lubumbashi are separated by a distance of 7516 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lubumbashi.
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