ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,341 km
7,047 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
11,341 km
7,047 mi / 6,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
248°
west southwest

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ADL KWZ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code ADL KWZ
ICAO Code YPAD FZQM
City Adelaide N/A
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 20 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 11,341 kilometers (7,047 miles / 6,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Adelaide, it's 19:51 in Kolwezi Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,987 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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