Flights to Kalemie
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kalemie is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kalemie Airport (FMI), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,741 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalemie Airport (regional) | FMI | 10 km (6 mi) | 5,741 ft | 2,569 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 5,741 ft, FMI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 2,569 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kalemie
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalemie to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,118 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kalemie to Nairobi | Kenya | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kalemie to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Kalemie to Lusaka | Zambia | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Kalemie to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 620 km (385 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Kalemie to Kakamega | Kenya | 928 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Kalemie to Kampala | Uganda | 792 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Kalemie to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Kalemie to Harare | Zimbabwe | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kalemie to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 750 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kalemie to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,179 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kalemie to Kigali | Rwanda | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Kalemie to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Kalemie to Mwanza | Tanzania | 561 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Kalemie to Blantyre | Malawi | 1,264 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Kalemie to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Kalemie to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 670 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Kalemie to Nampula | Mozambique | 1,500 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Kalemie to Bujumbura | Burundi | 286 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Kalemie to Dodoma | Tanzania | 724 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kalemie to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kalemie to Kitwe | Zambia | 770 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Kalemie to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,548 km (962 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Kalemie to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,178 km (1,975 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Kalemie to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,577 km (5,329 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Kalemie to Lima | Peru | 11,618 km (7,219 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Kalemie to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,525 km (7,162 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
| Kalemie to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,894 km (2,419 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Kalemie to Singapore | Singapore | 8,327 km (5,174 mi) | about 11 h 26 min |
| Kalemie to Ibadan | Nigeria | 3,173 km (1,971 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kalemie?
Kalemie Airport (FMI) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is FMI from Kalemie city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kalemie on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.