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Flights from Abidjan to Kinshasa
There are no direct flights from Abidjan to Kinshasa. The easiest way is one stop via Brazzaville or Libreville, about 5h 30m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 30m
Abidjan to Kinshasa at a glance
Fastest journey5h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brazzaville or Libreville
Best ways to fly from Abidjan to Kinshasa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,402 km1,492 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 30mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hKinshasa vs Abidjan
- Currency in Kinshasa
- USD
- Airports
- ABJ → FIH
Flights from Abidjan to Kinshasa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abidjan to Kinshasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brazzaville, Libreville and Lome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abidjan to Kinshasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,402 km.
Where do you change planes between Abidjan and Kinshasa?
The best connecting points are Brazzaville (BZV), Libreville (LBV), Lome (LFW) and Pointe-Noire (PNR). Air Côte d'Ivoire flies both legs via Brazzaville, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abidjan and Kinshasa?
Abidjan: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ). Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH).
What is the time difference between Abidjan and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 1 hour ahead of Abidjan.




