Flights to Kinshasa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,827 ft, BZV can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,048 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kinshasa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa to Luanda | Angola | 551 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kinshasa to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kinshasa to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kinshasa to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,222 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kinshasa to Douala | Cameroon | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kinshasa to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Kinshasa to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Kinshasa to Aba | Nigeria | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kinshasa to Pointe-Noire | Republic of the Congo | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Kinshasa to Enugu | Nigeria | 1,479 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kinshasa to Mulenvos | Angola | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kinshasa to Viana | Angola | 552 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kinshasa to Libreville | Gabon | 836 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Kinshasa to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Kinshasa to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kinshasa to Kikolo | Angola | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kinshasa to Maianga | Angola | 552 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kinshasa to Camama | Angola | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Kinshasa to Golfe | Angola | 553 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Kinshasa to Calumbo | Angola | 575 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Kinshasa to Hoji ya Henda | Angola | 546 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Kinshasa to Lubango | Angola | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Kinshasa to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,785 km (1,109 mi) | about 3 h 2 min |
| Kinshasa to Jakarta | Indonesia | 10,124 km (6,291 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
| Kinshasa to Lima | Peru | 10,161 km (6,314 mi) | about 13 h 47 min |
| Kinshasa to Bogotá | Colombia | 9,979 km (6,201 mi) | about 13 h 33 min |
| Kinshasa to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 2,400 km (1,491 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Kinshasa to Singapore | Singapore | 9,856 km (6,124 mi) | about 13 h 23 min |
| Kinshasa to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 2,665 km (1,656 mi) | about 4 h 10 min |
| Kinshasa to Nairobi | Kenya | 2,412 km (1,499 mi) | about 3 h 51 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 Kinshasa?
Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, FIH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BZV from Kinshasa city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kinshasa 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.