Kinshasa to Binjai flights
Binjai lies 9,282 km (5,768 mi) east of Kinshasa, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 39 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.
| Kinshasa | Binjai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia |
| Population | 16 million | 279,302 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | KNO, 43 km out |
Clocks in Binjai are 6 h ahead of Kinshasa right now, so a 12 h 39 min journey lands 18 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Binjai
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Indonesia: money changes from the Franc to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kinshasa
Kinshasa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 11 km (7 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, 16 km).
Arriving in Binjai
Binjai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alas Leuser Airport (LSR, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kualanamu International Airport | KNO | 43 km (27 mi) | 12,303 ft | 23 ft |
| Alas Leuser Airport (regional) | LSR | 73 km (45 mi) | 5,358 ft | 419 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Binjai from Kinshasa?
9,282 km (5,768 mi) in a straight line, east of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Binjai by air?
About 12 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Binjai?
Binjai is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Binjai flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO); Binjai also has LSR.
What currency do I need in Binjai?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.