Kinshasa to Dosquebradas flights
Dosquebradas lies 10,157 km (6,311 mi) west of Kinshasa, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 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.
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| Kinshasa | Dosquebradas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Colombia |
| Population | 16 million | 206,693 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | PEI, 8 km out |
Clocks in Dosquebradas are 6 h behind Kinshasa right now, so a 13 h 46 min journey lands only 7 h 46 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dosquebradas
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Colombia: money changes from the Franc to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Dosquebradas
Dosquebradas is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Matecaña International Airport (PEI), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,627 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are La Nubia Airport (MZL, 31 km), El Eden Airport (AXM, 44 km), Perales Airport (IBE, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matecaña International Airport (regional) | PEI | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,627 ft | 4,416 ft |
| La Nubia Airport (regional) | MZL | 31 km (19 mi) | 4,835 ft | 6,871 ft |
| El Eden Airport (regional) | AXM | 44 km (27 mi) | 7,045 ft | 3,990 ft |
| Perales Airport (regional) | IBE | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,905 ft | 2,999 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,157 km (6,311 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 Dosquebradas from Kinshasa?
10,157 km (6,311 mi) in a straight line, west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Dosquebradas by air?
About 13 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 Kinshasa and Dosquebradas?
Dosquebradas is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Dosquebradas flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Matecaña International Airport (PEI); Dosquebradas also has MZL, AXM, IBE.
What currency do I need in Dosquebradas?
The Peso (COP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.