Likasi to Kinshasa by train
Kinshasa lies 1,460 km (907 mi) north-west of Likasi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Democratic Republic of the Congo rail, over roughly 1,781 km (1,107 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Likasi | Kinshasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 635,768 | 16 million |
| Elevation | 1,288 m (4,226 ft) | 281 m (922 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Lubumbashi) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Kinshasa East railway station |
Clocks in Kinshasa are 1 h behind Likasi right now, so a 20 h 59 min journey lands only 19 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Likasi to Kinshasa
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Staying in Kinshasa
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (25), and 5 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 3,697 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kinshasa from Likasi?
1,460 km (907 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Likasi; by road roughly 1,781 km (1,107 mi).
How long does it take to get from Likasi to Kinshasa by train?
About 20 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Likasi and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Lubumbashi).
Where can I stay in Kinshasa?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Kinshasa, bookable on this site.
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.