Kinshasa to Kandy flights
Kandy lies 7,362 km (4,575 mi) east of Kinshasa, +4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 11 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 | Kandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 16 million | 111,701 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | CMB, 84 km out |
Clocks in Kandy are 4 h 30 min ahead of Kinshasa right now, so a 10 h 11 min journey lands 14 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kandy
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Sri Lanka: money changes from the Franc to the Rupee (LKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +94; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
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 Kandy
Kandy is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,991 ft | 30 ft |
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 98 km (61 mi) | 6,013 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kandy from Kinshasa?
7,362 km (4,575 mi) in a straight line, east of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Kandy by air?
About 10 h 11 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 Kandy?
Kandy is 4 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Colombo against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Kandy flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB); Kandy also has RML.
What currency do I need in Kandy?
The Rupee (LKR).
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.