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Connecting route · United States → Democratic Republic of the Congo

Flights from Washington to Kinshasa

There are no direct flights from Washington to Kinshasa. The easiest way is one stop via Casablanca or Brussels, about 16h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 15m
WASFIHCMN

Washington to Kinshasa at a glance

Fastest journey16h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Casablanca or Brussels

Best ways to fly from Washington 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
WAS Casablanca (CMN) FIH
Leg 1: Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~16h 15m
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2
WAS Brussels (BRU) FIH
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Congo, Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 06m
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3
WAS Cairo (CAI) FIH
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~19h 29m
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WAS Lome (LFW) FIH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 42m
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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
10,517 km6,531 miles
Journey time
16h 15mestimate
Time difference
+6hKinshasa vs Washington
Currency in Kinshasa
USD
Airports
IAD, DCA → FIH

Flights from Washington to Kinshasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington 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 Washington to Kinshasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,517 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Kinshasa?
The best connecting points are Casablanca (CMN), Brussels (BRU), Cairo (CAI) and Lome (LFW). Royal Air Maroc flies both legs via Casablanca, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Kinshasa?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH).
What is the time difference between Washington and Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is 6 hours ahead of Washington.

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