KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,474 km
2,780 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
4,474 km
2,780 mi / 2,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LJA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code KWI LJA
ICAO Code OKKK FZVA
City Kuwait City Lodja
Country Kuwait DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 206 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 4,474 kilometers (2,780 miles / 2,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 22:49 in Kuwait City, it's 21:49 in Lodja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,441 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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