Flights to Benguela
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Benguela is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Catumbela Airport (CBT), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catumbela Airport (regional) | CBT | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,139 ft | 23 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,139 ft, CBT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 23 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Benguela
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benguela to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Benguela to Luanda | Angola | 416 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Benguela to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,327 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Benguela to Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Benguela to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,237 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Benguela to Pointe-Noire | Republic of the Congo | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Benguela to Mulenvos | Angola | 413 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Benguela to Viana | Angola | 408 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Benguela to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Benguela to Kikolo | Angola | 422 km (262 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Benguela to Maianga | Angola | 415 km (258 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Benguela to Camama | Angola | 405 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Benguela to Golfe | Angola | 413 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Benguela to Calumbo | Angola | 381 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Benguela to Hoji ya Henda | Angola | 420 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Benguela to Lubango | Angola | 260 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Benguela to Huambo | Angola | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Benguela to Cabinda | Angola | 791 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Benguela to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Benguela to Talatona | Angola | 408 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Benguela to Masina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 937 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Benguela to Nova Vida | Angola | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Benguela to São Paulo | Brazil | 6,420 km (3,989 mi) | about 8 h 59 min |
| Benguela to Johannesburg | South Africa | 2,153 km (1,338 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Benguela to Jakarta | Indonesia | 10,229 km (6,356 mi) | about 13 h 52 min |
| Benguela to Lima | Peru | 9,764 km (6,067 mi) | about 13 h 16 min |
| Benguela to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 6,067 km (3,770 mi) | about 8 h 32 min |
| Benguela to Singapore | Singapore | 10,087 km (6,268 mi) | about 13 h 41 min |
| Benguela to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 2,904 km (1,805 mi) | about 4 h 28 min |
| Benguela to Nairobi | Kenya | 2,869 km (1,783 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Benguela?
Catumbela Airport (CBT) is the closest large airport at 14 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is CBT from Benguela city centre?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Benguela on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.