Flights to Bukavu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bukavu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamembe Airport (KME), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamembe Airport (regional) | KME | 8 km (5 mi) | 4,921 ft | 5,192 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,921 ft, KME handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 5,192 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Bukavu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukavu to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Bukavu to Nairobi | Kenya | 896 km (557 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Bukavu to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Bukavu to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Bukavu to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 710 km (441 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Bukavu to Kakamega | Kenya | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Bukavu to Kampala | Uganda | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Bukavu to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Bukavu to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 807 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Bukavu to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Bukavu to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Bukavu to Mwanza | Tanzania | 451 km (280 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Bukavu to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,374 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Bukavu to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 987 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Bukavu to Dodoma | Tanzania | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Bukavu to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,218 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Bukavu to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,149 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Bukavu to Ndola | Zambia | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Bukavu to Arusha | Tanzania | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Bukavu to Mbeya | Tanzania | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Bukavu to Nansana | Uganda | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Bukavu to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Bukavu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,515 km (942 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Bukavu to Lagos | Nigeria | 2,995 km (1,861 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| Bukavu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 8,728 km (5,424 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Bukavu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,652 km (5,376 mi) | about 11 h 51 min |
| Bukavu to Lima | Peru | 11,671 km (7,252 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Bukavu to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,461 km (7,122 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
| Bukavu to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,751 km (2,331 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| Bukavu to Singapore | Singapore | 8,349 km (5,188 mi) | about 11 h 27 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 Bukavu?
Kamembe Airport (KME) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is KME from Bukavu city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bukavu 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.