ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,681 km
7,880 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
12,681 km
7,880 mi / 6,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

ATL PWO
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code ATL PWO
ICAO Code KATL FZQC
City Atlanta Pweto
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,026 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Atlanta (ATL) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 12,681 kilometers (7,880 miles / 6,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Atlanta, it's 09:37 in Pweto. With a 7-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 2,399 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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