Flights to Kolwezi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolwezi Airport (regional) | KWZ | 7 km (4 mi) | 5,741 ft | 5,007 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 5,741 ft, KWZ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 5,007 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Kolwezi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolwezi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kolwezi to Luanda | Angola | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Kolwezi to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 243 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kolwezi to Lusaka | Zambia | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Kolwezi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kolwezi to Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo | 1,332 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kolwezi to Kampala | Uganda | 1,457 km (905 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kolwezi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Kolwezi to Harare | Zimbabwe | 994 km (617 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kolwezi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 632 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Kolwezi to Kigali | Rwanda | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kolwezi to Lilongwe | Malawi | 973 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| Kolwezi to Mwanza | Tanzania | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kolwezi to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,176 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kolwezi to Mulenvos | Angola | 1,345 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kolwezi to Viana | Angola | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kolwezi to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 987 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kolwezi to Bujumbura | Burundi | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kolwezi to Dodoma | Tanzania | 1,237 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kolwezi to Kikolo | Angola | 1,347 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Kolwezi to Maianga | Angola | 1,356 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Kolwezi to Beira | Mozambique | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kolwezi to São Paulo | Brazil | 7,722 km (4,798 mi) | about 10 h 39 min |
| Kolwezi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,941 km (5,556 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Kolwezi to Lima | Peru | 11,090 km (6,891 mi) | about 14 h 58 min |
| Kolwezi to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 7,373 km (4,581 mi) | about 10 h 12 min |
| Kolwezi to Singapore | Singapore | 8,766 km (5,447 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Kolwezi to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,577 km (980 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Kolwezi to Nairobi | Kenya | 1,634 km (1,016 mi) | about 2 h 51 min |
| Kolwezi to Surabaya | Indonesia | 9,563 km (5,942 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kolwezi?
Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is KWZ from Kolwezi city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kolwezi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.