KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
1,841 km
1,144 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
1,841 km
1,144 mi / 994 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KWZ MPM
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KWZ MPM
ICAO Code FZQM FQMA
City N/A Maputo
Country DR Congo Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,007 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 1,841 kilometers (1,144 miles / 994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 16:07 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,862 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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