Popayán to Kinshasa flights
Kinshasa lies 10,241 km (6,364 mi) east of Popayán, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 53 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.
| Popayán | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 318,059 | 16 million |
| Elevation | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | PPN, 2 km out | BZV, 11 km out |
Clocks in Kinshasa are 6 h ahead of Popayán right now, so a 13 h 53 min journey lands 19 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kinshasa
Crossing from Colombia into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Peso to the Franc (CDF); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Popayán
Popayán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,266 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,241 km (6,364 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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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 Popayán?
10,241 km (6,364 mi) in a straight line, east of Popayán.
How long does it take to get from Popayán to Kinshasa by air?
About 13 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Popayán and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 6 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Popayán to Kinshasa flights?
Typically Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN) to Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV); Kinshasa also has FIH.
What currency do I need in Kinshasa?
The Franc (CDF).
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
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- 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.