EBB
Kampala
Uganda
1,425 km
886 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
1,425 km
886 mi / 770 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
212°
south southwest

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EBB KWZ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code EBB KWZ
ICAO Code HUEN FZQM
City Kampala N/A
Country Uganda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Kampala (EBB) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 1,425 kilometers (886 miles / 770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Kampala, it's 20:46 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,225 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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