Congo (Kinshasa) flag Kinshasa Airport (FIH)

Country Congo (Kinshasa) | Africa | International Gateway | IATA: FIH | ICAO: FZAA | Elevation 1027 ft · 313 m | Local time

Destinations
22
Flights / day
26
Busiest route
Lubumbashi
Top airline
Ethiopian Airlines

Kinshasa Ndjili Airport averages 26 flights per day to 22 destinations, with seven domestic routes and 13 international routes. A total of 14 airlines operate at FIH, led by Ethiopian Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 13 countries across two continents, with Ethiopia representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Kinshasa Ndjili connects to Brussels, with a typical flight time of 8 hr 30 mins. Updated: September 1, 2026

Route Network

Kinshasa Ndjili Airport connects 20 destinations worldwide, with Lubumbashi standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Brussels, and the shortest flight is to Libreville.

The Congo flag Lubumbashi (FBM) – The Congo 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
965 mi · 1,553 km
5
per day
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,855 mi · 2,985 km
2
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 2 airlines
8 hr 30 mins
3,875 mi · 6,236 km
2
per day
The Congo flag Kisangani (FKI) – The Congo 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
761 mi · 1,225 km
2
per day
Congo flag Brazzaville (BZV) – Congo 4 airlines
FIH → BZV
2
per day
South Africa flag Johannesburg (JNB) – South Africa 3 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,725 mi · 2,776 km
2
per day
The Congo flag Mbuji Mayi (MJM) – The Congo 2 airlines
FIH → MJM
1
per day
Togo flag Lomé (LFW) – Togo 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,221 mi · 1,964 km
1
per day
The Congo flag Kananga (KGA) – The Congo 2 airlines
FIH → KGA
1
per day
The Congo flag Kindu (KND) – The Congo 2 airlines
FIH → KND
1
per day
The Congo flag Mbandaka (MDK) – The Congo 2 airlines
FIH → MDK
1
per day
Angola flag Luanda (NBJ) – Angola 3 airlines
FIH → NBJ
6
per week
Uganda flag Kampala (EBB) – Uganda 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,213 mi · 1,951 km
6
per week
Kenya flag Nairobi (NBO) – Kenya 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,497 mi · 2,410 km
6
per week
Tanzania, the United Republic of flag Dar es Salaam (DAR) – Tanzania, the United Republic of 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,642 mi · 2,643 km
5
per week
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 1 airline
8 hr 20 mins
3,770 mi · 6,068 km
4
per week
The Congo flag Gemena (GMA) – The Congo 1 airline
FIH → GMA
3
per week
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 1 airline
6 hr 5 mins
2,608 mi · 4,196 km
2
per week
Gabon flag Libreville (LBV) – Gabon 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
534 mi · 860 km
1
per week
Congo flag Pointe Noire (PNR) – Congo 1 airline
FIH → PNR
1
per week

Route and destination data updated September 1, 2026.

Kinshasa Ndjili Airport is served by 14 airlines, with Ethiopian Airlines in the lead at 31% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 58% of routes. seven carriers operate only one route each. A total of 14 airlines operate international routes, compared with two airlines serving domestic routes. Brussels Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Brussels with a flight time of 8 hrs 30 mins.

Ethiopian Airlines (11 routes)
CAA (7 routes)
ASKY (3 routes)
Air Cote D'Ivoire (2 routes)
Air France (2 routes)
TAAG (2 routes)
Afrijet (2 routes)
Brussels Airlines (1 routes)
South African Airways (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Uganda Airlines (1 routes)
Kenya Airways (1 routes)
Air Tanzania (1 routes)
EgyptAir (1 routes)

Kinshasa Ndjili Airport provides direct service to 13 countries across two continents. The route network is 35% domestic and 65% international. Ethiopia is the primary international destination.

The Congo - 12/day
Ethiopia - 2/day
Belgium - 2/day
Congo - 2/day
South Africa - 2/day
Togo - 1/day
Angola - 1/day
Uganda - 1/day
Kenya - 1/day
Tanzania, the United Republic of - 1/day
France - 1/day
Egypt - 0/day
Gabon - 0/day

Delays

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Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#638 (26 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#684 (22 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
13,241 ft 4,036 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
13,241 ft 4,036 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Kinshasa Ndjili Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Kinshasa Ndjili (IATA: FIH) operates around 26 flights per day to 22 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 7 domestic and 13 international routes, with Ethiopian Airlines as the leading carrier and Lubumbashi currently the busiest connection. From FIH, passengers can reach 13 countries across 2 continents, and the longest runway measures 4,036 m (13,241 ft).

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