Kolwezi to Kinshasa (KWZ–FIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET69
ET Ethiopian
AT7
11:40 AM
CAT
1:45 PM
WAT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET68
ET Ethiopian
AT7
8:30 AM
WAT
12:35 PM
CAT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FBM Lubumbashi 7h 20m ET ET Lubumbashi (FBM) to Kinshasa flights
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Kolwezi to Kinshasa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 818 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind

KWZ–FIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 818 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWZ–FIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 1 AT7 3h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWZ to FIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWZ to FIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kinshasa from Kolwezi

Nearby airports with service to Ndjili International Airport.
Metric KWZ→FIH FBM→FIH
Distance from KWZ 149 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 16
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of KWZ with service to Ndjili International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Kolwezi.
KWZ: CAT · FIH: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kolwezi, it's 5:00 PM in Kinshasa.
Distance & Flight Time
818 mi / 1,316 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.

KWZ–FIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kolwezi to Kinshasa route.
Route details
Distance818 mi / 1,316 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWZ
IATA / ICAOKWZ / FZQM
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Elevation5,007 ft / 1,526 m
Destination: FIH
IATA / ICAOFIH / FZAA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,027 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWZ to FIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Kolwezi Airport to Ndjili International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 818 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KWZ to FIH: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lubumbashi.
Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Kolwezi.
Yes, return flights from FIH to KWZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FBM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KWZ to FIH

Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Ndjili International Airport (FIH) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWZ to FIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWZ to FIH is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 818 miles (1,316 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lubumbashi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lubumbashi (FBM).