Kolwezi to Entebbe flights
Entebbe lies 1,427 km (887 mi) north-east of Kolwezi, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kolwezi | Entebbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda |
| Population | 790,248 | 102,600 |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) | 1,151 m (3,776 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
| Nearest large airport | KWZ, 7 km out | EBB, 4 km out |
Clocks in Entebbe are 1 h ahead of Kolwezi right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Entebbe
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Uganda: money changes from the Franc to the Shilling (UGX); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +256; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kolwezi
Kolwezi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,741 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Entebbe
Entebbe is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | 4 km (2 mi) | 12,000 ft | 3,782 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Entebbe from Kolwezi?
1,427 km (887 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kolwezi.
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Entebbe by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolwezi and Entebbe?
Entebbe is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kampala against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Kolwezi to Entebbe flights?
Typically Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
What currency do I need in Entebbe?
The Shilling (UGX).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.