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Democratic Republic of the Congo · Tshopo

Kisangani: how to get there and around

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Kisangani is a city of 1.6 million people in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tshopo), 400 m (1,312 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Bangoka International Airport (FKI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population1.6 million
Elevation400 m (1,312 ft)
Area1,910 km²
Time zoneAfrica/Lubumbashi (UTC+2 now)
CurrencyFranc (CDF)
Dialling code+243
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E
UN/LOCODECDFKI
Coordinates0.515, 25.191
Kisangani

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Daylight in Kisangani runs from about 12 h 8 min a day in late December to 12 h 11 min in late June (computed for 0.52° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Kisangani is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangoka International Airport (FKI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Kisangani?

Bangoka International Airport (FKI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre.

How big is Kisangani?

About 1.6 million people live in Kisangani, across 1,910 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Kisangani in?

Africa/Lubumbashi, currently UTC+2.

What currency is used in Kisangani?

The Franc (CDF). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Kisangani?

Isiro (368 km), Kindu (393 km), Bumba (355 km).

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.