KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
11,578 km
7,194 miles
YUL
Dorval
Canada
Distance
11,578 km
7,194 mi / 6,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
314°
northwest

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KWZ YUL
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA Code KWZ YUL
ICAO Code FZQM CYUL
City N/A Dorval
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,007 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 45.470000, -73.740000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Dorval (YUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 11,578 kilometers (7,194 miles / 6,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:39 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 17:39 in Dorval. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,889 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau 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 Dorval (YUL) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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