KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
3,123 km
1,941 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,123 km
1,941 mi / 1,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
307°
northwest

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KWZ LOS
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KWZ LOS
ICAO Code FZQM DNMM
City N/A Lagos
Country DR Congo Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,007 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,123 kilometers (1,941 miles / 1,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 16:09 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,872 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 128° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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