BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,956 km
8,050 miles
KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
Distance
12,956 km
8,050 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
240°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BNE KWZ
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Kolwezi Airport
IATA Code BNE KWZ
ICAO Code YBBN FZQM
City Brisbane N/A
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 13 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -10.770000, 25.510000

Brisbane (BNE) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo is 12,956 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Australia with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Brisbane, it's 07:19 in Kolwezi Airport. With a 8-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 4,994 feet between the two airports. Kolwezi Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 128° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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