DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
5,166 km
3,210 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
5,166 km
3,210 mi / 2,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
218°
southwest

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DXB KIW
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code DXB KIW
ICAO Code OMDB FLSO
City Dubai Kitwe
Country United Arab Emirates Zambia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 34 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Dubai (DXB) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 5,166 kilometers (3,210 miles / 2,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Dubai, it's 09:41 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,111 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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