Lubumbashi (FBM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 1,619 miles (2,605 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nairobi, Ndola and Dar Es Salaam and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from FBM to ADD
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book FBM to ADD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
FBM to ADD with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way



- Via Ndola (NLA)Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania, then Ethiopian Airlines
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- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Air Tanzania, then Ethiopian AirlinesTC

- Via Lusaka (LUN)Air Tanzania, then Ethiopian AirlinesTC

- Via Kinshasa (FIH)Ethiopian Airlines the whole wayBU


FBM to ADD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from FBM to ADD?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
How far is Lubumbashi from Addis Ababa by plane?
Lubumbashi (FBM) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 1,619 miles (2,605 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book FBM to ADD award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does FBM to ADD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for FBM to ADD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Lubumbashi and Addis Ababa?
The most direct connections are through Nairobi (NBO), Ndola (NLA), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Lusaka (LUN) and Kinshasa (FIH). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kenya Airways through Nairobi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.