KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
6,493 km
4,034 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
6,493 km
4,034 mi / 3,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
346°
north northwest

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KWZ MXP
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code KWZ MXP
ICAO Code FZQM LIMC
City N/A Milan
Country DR Congo Italy
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Rome
Elevation 5,007 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 45.630000, 8.730000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 6,493 kilometers (4,034 miles / 3,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Italy. 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 22:46 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 21:46 in Milan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,239 feet between the two airports. Malpensa 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 Milan (MXP) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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