Kinshasa to Alto Barinas flights
Alto Barinas lies 9,591 km (5,959 mi) west of Kinshasa, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 3 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.
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| Kinshasa | Alto Barinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Venezuela |
| Population | 16 million | 284,289 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | BNS, 3 km out |
Clocks in Alto Barinas are 5 h behind Kinshasa right now, so a 13 h 3 min journey lands only 8 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alto Barinas
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Venezuela: money changes from the Franc to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kinshasa
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).
Arriving in Alto Barinas
Alto Barinas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Barinas Airport (BNS), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,560 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barinas Airport (regional) | BNS | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,560 ft | 615 ft |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (regional) | VLV | 92 km (57 mi) | 6,791 ft | 2,060 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,591 km (5,959 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Alto Barinas from Kinshasa?
9,591 km (5,959 mi) in a straight line, west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Alto Barinas by air?
About 13 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Alto Barinas?
Alto Barinas is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Alto Barinas flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Barinas Airport (BNS); Alto Barinas also has VLV.
What currency do I need in Alto Barinas?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.