Moanda to Kinshasa flights
Kinshasa lies 371 km (231 mi) north-east of Moanda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Moanda | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 128,804 | 16 million |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | SZA, 24 km out | BZV, 11 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Moanda
Moanda is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soyo Airport (SZA), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 42 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya-Maya International Airport | BZV | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,048 ft |
| Ndjili International Airport | FIH | 16 km (10 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,027 ft |
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Staying in Kinshasa
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (25), and 5 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 3,697 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kinshasa from Moanda?
371 km (231 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Moanda.
How long does it take to get from Moanda to Kinshasa by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moanda and Kinshasa?
No, both are on Africa/Kinshasa at the moment.
Which airports are used for Moanda to Kinshasa flights?
Typically Soyo Airport (SZA) to Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV); Kinshasa also has FIH.
Where can I stay in Kinshasa?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa, 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 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.