Gemena to Bangui flights
Bangui lies 183 km (113 mi) north-west of Gemena, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Gemena | Bangui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Central African Republic |
| Population | 197,159 | 812,407 |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,378 ft) | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) |
| Nearest large airport | GMA, 2 km out | BGF, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bangui
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Central African Republic: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +236; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648850.
Airports at each end
Leaving Gemena
Gemena is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gemena Airport (GMA), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,550 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bangui
Bangui is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,208 ft |
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Staying in Bangui
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Bangui. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 31 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bangui from Gemena?
183 km (113 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Gemena.
How long does it take to get from Gemena to Bangui by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gemena and Bangui?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gemena to Bangui flights?
Typically Gemena Airport (GMA) to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).
What currency do I need in Bangui?
The Franc (XAF).
Where can I stay in Bangui?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Bangui, 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.