Kinshasa to Franceville flights
Franceville lies 356 km (221 mi) north-west of Kinshasa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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 | Franceville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gabon |
| Population | 16 million | 132,895 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 405 m (1,329 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+1 (Africa/Libreville) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | MVB, 16 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Franceville
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Gabon: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +241; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648870.
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 Franceville
Franceville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,105-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (regional) | MVB | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,105 ft | 1,450 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Franceville from Kinshasa?
356 km (221 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Franceville by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Franceville?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Franceville flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB).
What currency do I need in Franceville?
The Franc (XAF).
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.