Mbuji-Mayi to Pointe-Noire flights
Pointe-Noire lies 1,307 km (812 mi) west of Mbuji-Mayi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
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| Mbuji-Mayi | Pointe-Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 2.1 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 621 m (2,037 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) |
| Nearest large airport | MJM, 3 km out | PNR, 5 km out |
Clocks in Pointe-Noire are 1 h behind Mbuji-Mayi right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pointe-Noire
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +242; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4547615.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mbuji-Mayi
Mbuji-Mayi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,558 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport | PNR | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,530 ft | 55 ft |
| Cabinda Airport (regional) | CAB | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,202 ft | 66 ft |
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Staying in Pointe-Noire
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Pointe-Noire. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 413 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pointe-Noire from Mbuji-Mayi?
1,307 km (812 mi) in a straight line, west of Mbuji-Mayi.
How long does it take to get from Mbuji-Mayi to Pointe-Noire by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mbuji-Mayi and Pointe-Noire?
Pointe-Noire is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Brazzaville against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Mbuji-Mayi to Pointe-Noire flights?
Typically Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) to Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR); Pointe-Noire also has CAB.
What currency do I need in Pointe-Noire?
The Franc (XAF).
Where can I stay in Pointe-Noire?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Pointe-Noire, 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.