Kolwezi to Kikwit by train
Kikwit lies 967 km (601 mi) north-west of Kolwezi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Democratic Republic of the Congo rail, over roughly 1,179 km (733 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kolwezi | Kikwit | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 790,248 | 509,367 |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Kikwit are 1 h behind Kolwezi right now, so a 13 h 54 min journey lands only 12 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Kikwit from Kolwezi?
967 km (601 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolwezi; by road roughly 1,179 km (733 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Kikwit by train?
About 13 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolwezi and Kikwit?
Kikwit is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.