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Nearest Airport to Kolwezi: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kolwezi is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 245 km away.

Closest airport KWZ Kolwezi Airport 7.1 km · 4 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international FBM Lubumbashi International Airport 245 km · 152 mi · ~4 h 23 min by car

Airports near Kolwezi

  1. 1
    Kolwezi Airport Flag of DR CongoKolwezi, DR Congo · Regional Airports in DR Congo
    KWZ 7.1 km4 mi · ~8 min
  2. 2
    Kalumbila Airport Flag of ZambiaKalumbila, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    UMB 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
  3. 3
    Solwesi Airport Flag of ZambiaSolwesi, Zambia · Airfield Airports in Zambia
    SLI 189 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
  4. 4
    Kamina City Airport Flag of DR CongoKamina, DR Congo · Airfield Airports in DR Congo
    KMN 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min
  5. 5
    Kamina Air Base Flag of DR CongoLumwe, DR Congo · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in DR Congo
    FZSA 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
  6. 6
    Lubumbashi International Airport Flag of DR CongoLubumbashi, DR Congo · International Airports in DR Congo Meet & Greet →
    FBM 245 km152 mi · ~4 h 23 min
  7. 7
    Kasompe Airport Flag of ZambiaChingola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    CGJ 335 km208 mi · ~5 h 59 min
  8. 8
    Southdowns Airport Flag of ZambiaKitwe, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    KIW 380 km236 mi · ~6 h 47 min
  9. 9
    Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · International Airports in Zambia Meet & Greet →
    NLA 416 km258 mi · ~7 h 25 min
  10. 10
    Peter Zuze Air Force Base Flag of ZambiaNdola, Zambia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Zambia
    FLND 431 km268 mi · ~7 h 41 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Kolwezi; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kolwezi?

The nearest airport to Kolwezi is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), 245 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kolwezi?

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) is 245 km from Kolwezi in a straight line — roughly 4 h 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Kolwezi?

Kalumbila Airport (UMB) — 171 km, Solwesi Airport (SLI) — 189 km and Kamina City Airport (KMN) — 227 km.

How long does it take to get from Kolwezi to Kolwezi Airport?

About 8 min by car for the 7.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.