Yaoundé to Kikwit flights
Kikwit lies 1,280 km (795 mi) south-east of Yaoundé, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Yaoundé | Kikwit | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 1.3 million | 509,367 |
| Elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | NSI, 17 km out | KKW, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kikwit
Crossing from Cameroon into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Franc 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 Yaoundé
Yaoundé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kikwit
Kikwit is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kikwit Airport (KKW), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,151 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikwit Airport (regional) | KKW | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,151 ft | 1,572 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kikwit from Yaoundé?
1,280 km (795 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Yaoundé.
How long does it take to get from Yaoundé to Kikwit by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yaoundé and Kikwit?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Yaoundé to Kikwit flights?
Typically Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) to Kikwit Airport (KKW).
What currency do I need in Kikwit?
The Franc (CDF).
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.