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Flights Lubumashi → Ndola

FBM → NLA

6
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between Lubumashi and Ndola, utilizing a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Embraer 190 aircraft to cater to varying demand and operational requirements. This service connects two important cities in the region, offering passengers reliable travel options on modern and efficient aircraft models.

Your rights on this US flight (DOT)

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.

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The Lubumashi (FBM) → Ndola (NLA) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history.

Heading to Ndola: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Lubumashi (FBM) to Ndola (NLA) heads south-east for about 186 km, a flight time of roughly 39m.

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
14:39
Elevation NLA
4308 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800, Embraer 190
Est. CO₂/passenger
~19 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 84% 20 min 0.0%

Airlines operating FBM-NLA

Frequently asked questions about FBM-NLA

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Ndola, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.