JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,732 km
1,076 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
1,732 km
1,076 mi / 935 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

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JNB KWZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code JNB KWZ
ICAO Code FAOR FZQM
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 1,732 kilometers (1,076 miles / 935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 18:28 in Johannesburg, it's 18:28 in Kolwezi Airport.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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