Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / FIH
Ndjili International Airport.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,027 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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716 ratings
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Operators based
1,027
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ndolo Airport (NLO), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ndjili International Airport (FZAA / FIH) is a large commercial airport serving Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport sits 1,027 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FIH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ndolo Airport (NLO, 8 nm), Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV, 14 nm), and Bandundu Airport (FDU, 133 nm). With a single 13,123-foot paved runway, FIH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FIH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kinshasa.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZAA
IATA
FIH
FAA / Local
FZAA
Elevation
1,027 ft
Coordinates
4.3857° S · 15.4446° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Democratic Republic of the Congo fields
state range 915–5,643 ft
At 1,027 ft, FIH sits lower than 90% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 13,123 ft
- 06/2413,123 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,123 ft
FIH's 13,123 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmNLONdolo AirportN'dolo
- 14nmBZVMaya-Maya International AirportBrazzaville
- 133nmFDUBandundu AirportBandundu
- 134nmSSYMbanza Congo AirportMbanza Congo
- 167nmDISNgot Nzoungou AirportDolisie
- 192nmOLLOyo Ollombo AirportOyo
Location
Open the full mapFZAA · Ndjili International Airport · Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FIH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,437 nm | 13h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,553 nm | 13h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,704 nm | 13h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,819 nm | 13h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,828 nm | 13h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,146 nm | 14h 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,175 nm | 14h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,613 nm | 15h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FIH?
- Ndjili International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,123 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FIH?
- Ndjili International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 13,123 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FIH?
- The closest alternate is Ndolo Airport (NLO), about 8 nm away, followed by Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FIH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 3m (5,437 nm), New York about 13h 19m (5,553 nm), Washington DC about 13h 40m (5,704 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.