Distance From Kolwezi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, KWZ - KMG Distance

The distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is 5765 miles or 9278 kilometers or 5006 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 Kunming ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kolwezi and Kunming takes around 13 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China is 13 hours 15 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 - KMG

Kilometers		9278 km
Statute Miles		5765 miles
Nautical Miles		5006 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 15 minutes

Kolwezi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Flight Route Map - KWZ to KMG Flight Path

Location of Kolwezi Airport & Kunming Changshui International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kunming, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWZ - KMG

Time difference between Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Kunming (China) is 6 Hours.
Kunming time is 6 Hours ahead of Kolwezi.

Location	Local Time
Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-05-01, 17:28:11 CAT
Kunming (China)	2026-05-01, 23:28:11 CST

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

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG / ZPPP) Kunming, China