Driving from Kolwezi to Masina
Masina lies 1,314 km (817 mi) north-west of Kolwezi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 1,604 km (996 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kolwezi | Masina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 790,248 | 485,167 |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
Clocks in Masina are 1 h behind Kolwezi right now, so a 20 h 3 min journey lands only 19 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Kolwezi to Masina
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Staying in Masina
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Common questions
How far is Masina from Kolwezi?
1,314 km (817 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolwezi; by road roughly 1,604 km (996 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Masina by car?
About 20 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolwezi and Masina?
Masina is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
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.