# Distance from Algiers (ALG) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)

> 5,769 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,769 km / 3,585 mi / 3,115 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 152° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 337° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Algeria) → DR Congo
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 01:28 in Algiers, it's 02:28 in Kolwezi Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,925 ft (KWZ is higher than ALG)

## Airports

### [Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alg-algiers-houari-boumediene-airport/1ef266de-b53b-6ce8-aaed-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Algiers, Algeria
- ICAO: DAAG
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Coordinates: 36.690000, 3.220000
- Elevation: 82 ft

### [Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwz-kolwezi-airport/1ef266de-e4d3-6ea6-bdbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZQM
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Coordinates: -10.770000, 25.510000
- Elevation: 5,007 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:28 in Algiers, it's 02:28 in Kolwezi Airport.

## Related

- [Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/alg-algiers-houari-boumediene-airport/1ef266de-b53b-6ce8-aaed-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwz-kolwezi-airport/1ef266de-e4d3-6ea6-bdbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)