Kinshasa to Lubumbashi Private Jet from US$25,300

A private jet from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi covers about 1,550 km in roughly 2h 25m–3h 15m. Plan around FIH to FBM and a light or midsize jet, subject to payload, permits, runway, weather and live availability.

Distance≈ 1,550 km

Time2h 25m–3h 15m

AirportsFIH → FBM

Aircraftlight or midsize jet

Direct distance838 NM1,552 km great-circle
Fastest in the air2h 20mGulfstream G450
Estimates fromUS$ 25,300one-way, 4 passengers
Aircraft that fit16types priced below

Operators covering Kinshasa–Lubumbashi confirm the price and availability by email, usually within a few hours.

What a private jet from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi costs

Every aircraft below can fly FIH–FBM non-stop off the runways at both ends. Prices are computed live from aircraft performance, fuel burn, airport fees and the cost of positioning the aircraft to Kinshasa — one-way, 4 passengers.

Aircraft	Class	Seats	Flight time	Estimate, one-way
Pilatus PC-12 NG	Turboprop	8	3h 43m	US$ 25,300
King Air C90GTx	Turboprop	6	3h 51m	US$ 27,100
King Air 250	Turboprop	8	3h 31m	US$ 31,100
Citation Mustang	Light jet	4	2h 59m	US$ 36,700
King Air 350i	Turboprop	10	3h 21m	US$ 38,500
Beechcraft 1900D	Turboprop	18	3h 38m	US$ 42,400
Embraer Phenom 300	Light jet	8	2h 27m	US$ 43,200
Citation CJ3+	Light jet	7	2h 36m	US$ 43,700

Airports on the Kinshasa–Lubumbashi route

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Airport	ICAO	IATA	Runway
Ndjili International AirportKinshasa	`FZAA`	`FIH`	13,123 ft
Lubumbashi International AirportLubumbashi	`FZQA`	`FBM`	10,623 ft

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*Computed estimate, not a quote. Figures move with aircraft availability, positioning and fuel. Single-engine piston aircraft are left out of route guides — the search tool still prices them if you want the absolute cheapest option. Estimates refresh twice daily.

Why this route earns a guide

This is a long domestic mining, government and corporate mission across the DR Congo. It is not a generic city pair: the useful itinerary depends on the operating detail below.

Airport decision

N’Djili and Lubumbashi International form the normal pair.

Departure — Kinshasa. Kinshasa skyline across the Congo River from Brazzaville.Photo: Karin Lakeman, CC BY-SA 3.0. Source.

Destination — Lubumbashi. City view in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Photo: Mike Rosenberg from London, England, CC BY 2.0. Source.

Quote factors for this mission

The live price reflects positioning, passenger and baggage load, date, handling, permits, parking, crew duty and whether the aircraft waits. Send the exact airport pair, onward transfer and return plan—not only the two city names.

Direct answers

How long is the flight?

Approximately 2h 25m–3h 15m nonstop; winds, routing and aircraft can change the final block time.

Which airports are used for a private jet from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi?

FIH and FBM are the planning pair. N’Djili and Lubumbashi International form the normal pair.

What aircraft is suitable for a private jet from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi?

A light or midsize jet is the starting point, then the operator validates payload, runway and conditions.

What should be confirmed before quoting?

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Kinshasa to Lubumbashi private jet prices by group size and trip

The same route priced for different trips. Charter is sold by the aircraft, not the seat, so the cost per person falls as more people fly, and a return is often far cheaper than two one-ways.

Passengers	Cheapest suitable aircraft	One-way	Per seat	Cheapest jet
2	Pilatus PC-12 NG3h 43m in the air	US$25,300	US$12,650	US$36,700Citation Mustang
4	Pilatus PC-12 NG3h 43m in the air	US$25,300	US$6,325	US$36,700Citation Mustang
8	Pilatus PC-12 NG3h 43m in the air	US$25,300	US$3,162	US$43,200Embraer Phenom 300
12	Beechcraft 1900D3h 38m in the air	US$42,400	US$3,533	US$62,600Falcon 900EX

Trip, 4 passengers	Cheapest suitable aircraft	Estimate	vs one-way
One-way	Pilatus PC-12 NG	US$25,300	—
Return, same day	Pilatus PC-12 NG	US$43,500	1.7×
Return after 3 nights	Pilatus PC-12 NG	US$44,700	1.8×

How much is a private jet from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi for 8 passengers?

About US$25,300 one-way for the whole aircraft in a Pilatus PC-12 NG (3h 43m in the air), or roughly US$3,162 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$25,300. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.

How much does a return private jet from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi cost?

For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$43,500 in a Pilatus PC-12 NG, 1.7 times the one-way estimate of US$25,300. Flying back after three nights costs about US$44,700; the engine compares keeping the aircraft and crew with you against two separate rotations and uses the cheaper.

Estimates as of 30 October 2026: whole aircraft in US dollars, including positioning, airport and navigation fees; returns include crew overnight and standby costs or two rotations, whichever is cheaper. The operator confirms the final price. Compare every route in the Africa Private Jet Price Index.