Kikwit to Benfica flights
Benfica lies 760 km (472 mi) south-west of Kikwit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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.
| Kikwit | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Angola |
| Population | 509,367 | 191,828 |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | KKW, 3 km out | LAD, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Benfica
Crossing from Democratic 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 Kikwit
Kikwit is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kikwit Airport (KKW), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,151 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Benfica
Benfica is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,190-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ, 39 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | LAD | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,190 ft | 243 ft |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | NBJ | 39 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 550 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Benfica from Kikwit?
760 km (472 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kikwit.
How long does it take to get from Kikwit to Benfica by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kikwit and Benfica?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kikwit to Benfica flights?
Typically Kikwit Airport (KKW) to Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD); Benfica also has NBJ.
What currency do I need in Benfica?
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 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.