CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,590 km
2,852 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
4,590 km
2,852 mi / 2,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
189°
south

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CAI KWZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code CAI KWZ
ICAO Code HECA FZQM
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 382 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Cairo (CAI) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 4,590 kilometers (2,852 miles / 2,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Egypt with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Cairo, it's 05:46 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,625 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 8° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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