Distance From Kolwezi Airport to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, KWZ - BOD Distance

The distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) is 4176 miles or 6721 kilometers or 3627 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kolwezi ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Bordeaux/Mérignac ( France )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kolwezi and Bordeaux/Mérignac takes around 9 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, Bordeaux/Mérignac, France is 9 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KWZ - BOD

Kilometers		6721 km
Statute Miles		4176 miles
Nautical Miles		3627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 36 minutes

Kolwezi Airport to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport Flight Route Map - KWZ to BOD Flight Path

Location of Kolwezi Airport & Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kolwezi to Bordeaux/Mérignac nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bordeaux/Mérignac, France.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWZ - BOD

Time difference between Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Bordeaux/Mérignac (France) is 1 Hours.
Bordeaux/Mérignac time is 1 Hours behind Kolwezi.

Location	Local Time
Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-21, 00:19:49 CAT
Bordeaux/Mérignac (France)	2026-03-20, 23:19:49 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ / FZQM) Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD / LFBD) Bordeaux/Mérignac, France