Kinshasa to Chía flights
Chía lies 9,979 km (6,201 mi) west of Kinshasa, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 33 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 | Chía | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Colombia |
| Population | 16 million | 124,309 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 2,557 m (8,389 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | BOG, 20 km out |
Clocks in Chía are 6 h behind Kinshasa right now, so a 13 h 33 min journey lands only 7 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chía
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Colombia: money changes from the Franc to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Chía
Chía is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 91 km (57 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chía from Kinshasa?
9,979 km (6,201 mi) in a straight line, west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Chía by air?
About 13 h 33 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 Chía?
Chía is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Chía flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Chía also has VVC.
What currency do I need in Chía?
The Peso (COP).
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.