Freetown to Kindia flights
Kindia lies 179 km (111 mi) north of Freetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Freetown | Kindia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Guinea |
| Population | 802,639 | 161,024 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) | UTC+0 (Africa/Conakry) |
| Nearest large airport | FNA, 15 km out | CKY, 98 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kindia
Crossing from Sierra Leone into Guinea: money changes from the Leone to the Franc (GNF); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type K; the dialling code becomes +224; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4547615.
Airports at each end
Leaving Freetown
Freetown is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lungi International Airport (FNA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kindia
Kindia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, whose 10,826-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport | CKY | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,826 ft | 72 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kindia from Freetown?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north of Freetown.
How long does it take to get from Freetown to Kindia by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Freetown and Kindia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Freetown to Kindia flights?
Typically Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY).
What currency do I need in Kindia?
The Franc (GNF).
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.