KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
1,362 km
846 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
1,362 km
846 mi / 735 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
278°
west

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KWZ LAD
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KWZ LAD
ICAO Code FZQM FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country DR Congo Angola
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,007 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 1,362 kilometers (846 miles / 735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 DR Congo with Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 20:56 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,764 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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