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

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Kolwezi to Kinshasa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 818 mi 2h 10m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

KWZ–FIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 818 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWZ to FIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~25h
Fastest
~25h
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 0 10
Flight time 2h 10m 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 2h 10m.

KWZ–FIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kolwezi to Kinshasa route.
Route details
Distance818 mi / 1,316 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections1 hubs
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 approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 818 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FBM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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.

KWZ to FIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWZ to FIH ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 818 miles (1,316 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 25 hours via FBM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lubumbashi (FBM).