Bimbo: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Bimbo is a city of 348,802 people in Central African Republic (Ombella-M'Poko), 371 m (1,217 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Bimbo runs from about 11 h 55 min a day in late December to 12 h 24 min in late June (computed for 4.26° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Bimbo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Bimbo: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Bimbo · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Bangui, 19 km — tours
- Bégoua, 26 km — car rental · tours
- Gemena, 187 km (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Carnot, 292 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Berbérati, 291 km — buses · car rental · tours
Twin towns and sister cities: Bègles.
Common questions
Which airport serves Bimbo?
Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre.
How big is Bimbo?
About 348,802 people live in Bimbo (GeoNames).
What time zone is Bimbo in?
Africa/Bangui, currently UTC+1.
What currency is used in Bimbo?
The Franc (XAF). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Bimbo?
Bangui (19 km), Bégoua (26 km), Gemena (187 km), Carnot (292 km), Berbérati (291 km).
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.