KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
7,012 km
4,357 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
7,012 km
4,357 mi / 3,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
357°
north

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KWZ WAW
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code KWZ WAW
ICAO Code FZQM EPWA
City N/A Warsaw
Country DR Congo Poland
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5,007 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 52.170000, 20.970000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 7,012 kilometers (4,357 miles / 3,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Poland. 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 20:33 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 19:33 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,645 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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