Driving from Bukavu to Kinshasa
Kinshasa lies 1,515 km (942 mi) west of Bukavu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 1,849 km (1,149 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bukavu | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 816,811 | 16 million |
| Elevation | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
Clocks in Kinshasa are 1 h behind Bukavu right now, so a 23 h 7 min journey lands only 22 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Bukavu to Kinshasa
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Staying in Kinshasa
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (25), and 5 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 3,697 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kinshasa from Bukavu?
1,515 km (942 mi) in a straight line, west of Bukavu; by road roughly 1,849 km (1,149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bukavu to Kinshasa by car?
About 23 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bukavu and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Where can I stay in Kinshasa?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.