Charter Lubumashi to Ndola privately from US$8,000, about 46 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Lubumashi (FBM) to Ndola (NLA) and Ndola to Lubumashi — timed and priced alike.
Lubumashi and Ndola lie approximately 186 km apart (116 mi / 101 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Lubumashi to Ndola (and Ndola to Lubumashi) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 46 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 45 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 40 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 39 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 38 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Lubumashi and Ndola? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Lubumashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lubumbashi International Airport.
Ndola, Zambia: Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport and Southdowns Airport.
| Lubumbashi International Airport | Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FZQA / FBM | FLSK / NLA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,623 ft | 11,483 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,295 ft | 4,308 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Lubumashi to Ndola can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lubumbashi International Airport has 10,623 ft and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport 11,483 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 186 km.
Alternates within range: Southdowns Airport (6,562 ft, 40 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Lubumashi–Ndola when the time is right.
The Lubumashi to Ndola route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 46 min gate to gate over 186 km (116 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lubumashi–Ndola charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Lubumashi–Ndola charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
