ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,769 km
3,585 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
5,769 km
3,585 mi / 3,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
152°
south southeast

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ALG KWZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code ALG KWZ
ICAO Code DAAG FZQM
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 82 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Algiers (ALG) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 5,769 kilometers (3,585 miles / 3,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Algiers, it's 23:03 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,925 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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