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Connecting route · France → Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flights from Lyon to Kinshasa

There are no direct flights from Lyon to Kinshasa. The easiest way is one stop via Casablanca or Brussels, about 10h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 45m
LYSFIHCMN

Lyon to Kinshasa at a glance

Fastest journey10h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Casablanca or Brussels

Best ways to fly from Lyon to Kinshasa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LYS Casablanca (CMN) FIH
Leg 1: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~10h 45m
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2
LYS Brussels (BRU) FIH
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Air Congo, Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 01m
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3
LYS Cairo (CAI) FIH
Leg 1: Transavia France · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~12h 20m
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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
5,677 km3,525 miles
Journey time
10h 45mestimate
Time difference
NoneKinshasa vs Lyon
Currency in Kinshasa
USD
Airports
LYS, GNB → FIH

Flights from Lyon to Kinshasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Kinshasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Casablanca, Brussels and Cairo. 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 Lyon to Kinshasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,677 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Kinshasa?
The best connecting points are Casablanca (CMN), Brussels (BRU) and Cairo (CAI). Air Arabia Maroc flies both legs via Casablanca, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Kinshasa?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH).

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