KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,621 km
2,871 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
4,621 km
2,871 mi / 2,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LBO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code KWI LBO
ICAO Code OKKK FZVI
City Kuwait City Lusambo
Country Kuwait DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 206 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 4,621 kilometers (2,871 miles / 2,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:46 in Kuwait City, it's 22:46 in Lusambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,201 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Kuwait City (KWI) 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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