Kisangani to Gemena flights
Gemena lies 675 km (419 mi) north-west of Kisangani, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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.
| Kisangani | Gemena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 1.6 million | 197,159 |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,312 ft) | 420 m (1,378 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | FKI, 17 km out | GMA, 2 km out |
Clocks in Gemena are 1 h behind Kisangani right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kisangani
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.
Arriving in Gemena
Gemena is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gemena Airport (GMA), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,550 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemena Airport (regional) | GMA | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,550 ft | 1,378 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gemena from Kisangani?
675 km (419 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kisangani.
How long does it take to get from Kisangani to Gemena by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kisangani and Gemena?
Gemena is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Which airports are used for Kisangani to Gemena flights?
Typically Bangoka International Airport (FKI) to Gemena Airport (GMA).
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.