Driving from Kolwezi to Kinshasa
Kinshasa lies 1,325 km (823 mi) north-west of Kolwezi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 1,617 km (1,004 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kolwezi | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 790,248 | 16 million |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
Clocks in Kinshasa are 1 h behind Kolwezi right now, so a 20 h 12 min journey lands only 19 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Kolwezi to Kinshasa
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Staying in Kinshasa
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (25), and 5 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 3,697 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kinshasa from Kolwezi?
1,325 km (823 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolwezi; by road roughly 1,617 km (1,004 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Kinshasa by car?
About 20 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolwezi and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Where can I stay in Kinshasa?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa, 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.