BRU
Brussels
Belgium
7,153 km
4,444 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
7,153 km
4,444 mi / 3,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
157°
south southeast

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BRU KWZ
Airport Name Brussels Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code BRU KWZ
ICAO Code EBBR FZQM
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 184 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Brussels (BRU) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 7,153 kilometers (4,444 miles / 3,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Belgium 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 18:10 in Brussels, it's 19:10 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,823 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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