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Kikwit to Uvira by bus

Uvira lies 1,159 km (720 mi) east of Kikwit, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 21 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,414 km (879 mi) of road.

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KikwitUvira
CountryDemocratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Population509,367407,092
Elevation466 m (1,529 ft)806 m (2,644 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa)UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi)

Clocks in Uvira are 1 h ahead of Kikwit right now, so a 21 h 3 min journey lands 22 h 3 min later by the destination clock.

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Common questions

How far is Uvira from Kikwit?

1,159 km (720 mi) in a straight line, east of Kikwit; by road roughly 1,414 km (879 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kikwit to Uvira by bus?

About 21 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kikwit and Uvira?

Uvira is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Lubumbashi against Africa/Kinshasa).

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.