FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
5,042 km
3,133 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,042 km
3,133 mi / 2,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
25°
north northeast

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FBM KWI
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code FBM KWI
ICAO Code FZQA OKKK
City Lubumbashi Kuwait City
Country DR Congo Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,295 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 29.230000, 47.980000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,042 kilometers (3,133 miles / 2,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Lubumbashi, it's 12:54 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,089 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 209° (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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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