Kolwezi to Zango flights
Zango lies 1,337 km (831 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 28 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 | Zango | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Angola |
| Population | 790,248 | 198,538 |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | KWZ, 7 km out | NBJ, 13 km out |
Clocks in Zango are 1 h behind Kolwezi right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands only 1 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zango
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 Zango
Zango is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | NBJ | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,123 ft | 550 ft |
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | LAD | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,190 ft | 243 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zango from Kolwezi?
1,337 km (831 mi) in a straight line, west of Kolwezi.
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Zango by air?
About 2 h 28 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 Zango?
Zango is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Luanda against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Kolwezi to Zango flights?
Typically Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ); Zango also has LAD.
What currency do I need in Zango?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.