Kananga to Masina flights
Masina lies 796 km (495 mi) west of Kananga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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.
| Kananga | Masina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 1.3 million | 485,167 |
| Elevation | 643 m (2,110 ft) | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | KGA, 6 km out | FIH, 6 km out |
Clocks in Masina are 1 h behind Kananga right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands only 46 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kananga
Kananga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kananga Airport (KGA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Masina
Masina is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ndjili International Airport (FIH), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV, 21 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndjili International Airport | FIH | 6 km (4 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,027 ft |
| Maya-Maya International Airport | BZV | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,048 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Masina from Kananga?
796 km (495 mi) in a straight line, west of Kananga.
How long does it take to get from Kananga to Masina by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kananga and Masina?
Masina is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Kananga to Masina flights?
Typically Kananga Airport (KGA) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH); Masina also has BZV.
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.