Distance From Southdowns Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, KIW - OAK Distance

The distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 9935 miles or 15988 kilometers or 8627 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 Kitwe ( Zambia ) to Oakland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitwe and Oakland takes around 22 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southdowns Airport, Kitwe, Zambia to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland, United States is 22 hours 50 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 • KIW - OAK

Kilometers		15988 km
Statute Miles		9935 miles
Nautical Miles		8627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 50 minutes

Southdowns Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Flight Route Map - KIW to OAK Flight Path

Location of Southdowns Airport & Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kitwe to Oakland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitwe, Zambia and Oakland, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitwe, Zambia and Oakland, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIW - OAK

Time difference between Kitwe (Zambia) and Oakland (United States) is 9 Hours.
Oakland time is 9 Hours behind Kitwe.

Location	Local Time
Kitwe (Zambia)	2026-09-13, 15:06:41 CAT
Oakland (United States)	2026-09-13, 06:06:41 PDT

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

Southdowns Airport (KIW / FLSO) Kitwe, Zambia

Destination

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK / KOAK) Oakland, United States