Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire flights
Pointe-Noire lies 383 km (238 mi) 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 14 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 | Pointe-Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Republic of the Congo | Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 2 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 284 m (932 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 4 km out | PNR, 5 km out |
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 Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport | PNR | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,530 ft | 55 ft |
| Cabinda Airport (regional) | CAB | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Staying in Pointe-Noire
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Pointe-Noire. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 413 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pointe-Noire from Brazzaville?
383 km (238 mi) in a straight line, west of Brazzaville.
How long does it take to get from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire by air?
About 1 h 14 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 Pointe-Noire?
No, both are on Africa/Brazzaville at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR); Pointe-Noire also has CAB.
Where can I stay in Pointe-Noire?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Pointe-Noire, 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 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.