Kolwezi to Masina flights
Masina lies 1,314 km (817 mi) north-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 26 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 | 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) |
| Nearest large airport | KWZ, 7 km out | FIH, 6 km out |
Clocks in Masina are 1 h behind Kolwezi right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
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 Masina
Masina is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ndjili International Airport (FIH), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV, 21 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndjili International Airport | FIH | 6 km (4 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,027 ft |
| Maya-Maya International Airport | BZV | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,048 ft |
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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.
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Masina by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Masina?
Masina is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Kolwezi to Masina flights?
Typically Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH); Masina also has BZV.
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.