ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,715 km
2,308 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
3,715 km
2,308 mi / 2,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
119°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

ABJ KWZ
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code ABJ KWZ
ICAO Code DIAP FZQM
City Abidjan N/A
Country Ivory Coast DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 21 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 3,715 kilometers (2,308 miles / 2,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Ivory Coast with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Abidjan, it's 02:58 in Kolwezi Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,986 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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