KWZ
Kolwezi Airport
DR Congo
15,166 km
9,424 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
15,166 km
9,424 mi / 8,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KWZ LAS
Airport Name Kolwezi Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code KWZ LAS
ICAO Code FZQM KLAS
City N/A Las Vegas
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,007 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -10.770000, 25.510000 36.080000, -115.150000

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) in Kolwezi Airport, DR Congo to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 15,166 kilometers (9,424 miles / 8,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Kolwezi Airport, it's 23:57 in Las Vegas. With a 9-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 2,826 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Kolwezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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