CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,673 km
1,661 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
2,673 km
1,661 mi / 1,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CPT KWZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code CPT KWZ
ICAO Code FACT FZQM
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 2,673 kilometers (1,661 miles / 1,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Cape Town, it's 01:15 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,856 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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