# Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)

> 1,732 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,732 km / 1,076 mi / 935 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 350° (north)
- **Return heading**: 171° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → DR Congo
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:06 in Johannesburg, it's 08:06 in Kolwezi Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 551 ft (KWZ is lower than JNB)

## Airports

### [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOR
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.130000, 28.240000
- Elevation: 5,558 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 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.

## Related

- [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwz-kolwezi-airport/1ef266de-e4d3-6ea6-bdbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)