Distance From Kolwezi Airport to Kuwait International Airport, KWZ - KWI Distance

The distance from Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 3143 miles or 5058 kilometers or 2730 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 Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kolwezi and Kuwait City takes around 7 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport, Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7 hours 13 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 - KWI

Kilometers		5058 km
Statute Miles		3143 miles
Nautical Miles		2730 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 13 minutes

Kolwezi Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - KWZ to KWI Flight Path

Location of Kolwezi Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kolwezi to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWZ - KWI

Time difference between Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 1 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 1 Hours ahead of Kolwezi.

Location	Local Time
Kolwezi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-01-29, 11:04:44 CAT
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2026-01-29, 12:04:44 +03

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

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait