Brazzaville to Mbanza Kongo flights
Mbanza Kongo lies 251 km (156 mi) south-west of Brazzaville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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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| Brazzaville | Mbanza Kongo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Republic of the Congo | Angola |
| Population | 2 million | 148,000 |
| Elevation | 284 m (932 ft) | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 4 km out | SSY, 1 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mbanza Kongo
Crossing from Republic of the Congo into Angola: money changes from the Franc to the Kwanza (AOA); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbanza Congo Airport (regional) | SSY | 1 km (1 mi) | 5,905 ft | 1,860 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mbanza Kongo from Brazzaville?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Brazzaville.
How long does it take to get from Brazzaville to Mbanza Kongo by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brazzaville and Mbanza Kongo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brazzaville to Mbanza Kongo flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).
What currency do I need in Mbanza Kongo?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.