ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,643 km
1,642 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
2,643 km
1,642 mi / 1,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
214°
southwest

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ADD KWZ
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code ADD KWZ
ICAO Code HAAB FZQM
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 2,643 kilometers (1,642 miles / 1,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:23 in Addis Ababa, it's 20:23 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,623 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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