KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
6,576 km
4,086 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,576 km
4,086 mi / 3,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
329°
north northwest

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KWZ LIS
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code KWZ LIS
ICAO Code FZQM LPPT
City N/A Lisbon
Country DR Congo Portugal
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 5,007 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 38.780000, -9.140000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,576 kilometers (4,086 miles / 3,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 15:50 in Lisbon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,633 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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