ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
7,860 km
4,884 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
7,860 km
4,884 mi / 4,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
172°
south

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ARN KWZ
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code ARN KWZ
ICAO Code ESSA FZQM
City Stockholm N/A
Country Sweden DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 137 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Stockholm (ARN) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 7,860 kilometers (4,884 miles / 4,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Sweden with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in Stockholm, it's 15:20 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,870 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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