KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
6,689 km
4,156 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,689 km
4,156 mi / 3,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWZ ZRH
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KWZ ZRH
ICAO Code FZQM LSZH
City N/A Zurich
Country DR Congo Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,007 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,689 kilometers (4,156 miles / 3,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Switzerland. 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 21:34 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 20:34 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,591 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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