Kolwezi to Lubango flights
Lubango lies 1,379 km (857 mi) west 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 31 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 | Lubango | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Angola |
| Population | 790,248 | 600,751 |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) | 1,760 m (5,774 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | KWZ, 7 km out | SDD, 9 km out |
Clocks in Lubango are 1 h behind Kolwezi right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lubango
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Angola: money changes from the Franc to the Kwanza (AOA); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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 Lubango
Lubango is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,335-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubango Mukanka International Airport (regional) | SDD | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,335 ft | 5,778 ft |
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Staying in Lubango
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Common questions
How far is Lubango from Kolwezi?
1,379 km (857 mi) in a straight line, west of Kolwezi.
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Lubango by air?
About 2 h 31 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 Lubango?
Lubango is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Kolwezi to Lubango flights?
Typically Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD).
What currency do I need in Lubango?
The Kwanza (AOA).
Where can I stay in Lubango?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Lubango, bookable on this site.
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.