Boma to Brazzaville flights
Brazzaville lies 303 km (189 mi) north-east of Boma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Boma | Brazzaville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 297,009 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 284 m (932 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) |
| Nearest large airport | SZA, 82 km out | BZV, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Brazzaville
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +242; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4547615.
Airports at each end
Leaving Boma
Boma is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soyo Airport (SZA), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 100 km).
Arriving in Brazzaville
Brazzaville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 22 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya-Maya International Airport | BZV | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,048 ft |
| Ndjili International Airport | FIH | 22 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,027 ft |
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Staying in Brazzaville
Our booking partner lists 68 places to stay in Brazzaville. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (11), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 1,201 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brazzaville from Boma?
303 km (189 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Boma.
How long does it take to get from Boma to Brazzaville by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boma and Brazzaville?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Boma to Brazzaville flights?
Typically Soyo Airport (SZA) to Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV); Brazzaville also has FIH.
What currency do I need in Brazzaville?
The Franc (XAF).
Where can I stay in Brazzaville?
Our booking partner lists 68 places to stay in Brazzaville, bookable on this site.
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.