Bukavu to Mbandaka flights
Mbandaka lies 1,210 km (752 mi) west of Bukavu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 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.
| Bukavu | Mbandaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 816,811 | 455,011 |
| Elevation | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | KME, 8 km out | MDK, 4 km out |
Clocks in Mbandaka are 1 h behind Bukavu right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands only 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bukavu
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.
Arriving in Mbandaka
Mbandaka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mbandaka Airport (MDK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,223 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka Airport (regional) | MDK | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,223 ft | 1,040 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mbandaka from Bukavu?
1,210 km (752 mi) in a straight line, west of Bukavu.
How long does it take to get from Bukavu to Mbandaka by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bukavu and Mbandaka?
Mbandaka is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Bukavu to Mbandaka flights?
Typically Kamembe Airport (KME) to Mbandaka Airport (MDK).
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.