AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
5,032 km
3,127 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
5,032 km
3,127 mi / 2,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
222°
southwest

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AUH KWZ
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code AUH KWZ
ICAO Code OMAA FZQM
City Abu Dhabi N/A
Country United Arab Emirates DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 88 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 5,032 kilometers (3,127 miles / 2,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:02 in Abu Dhabi, it's 22:02 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,919 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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