Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / FKI
Bangoka International Airport.
Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,417 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
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57 ratings
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1,417
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#1 / 18
Democratic Republic of the Congo airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 57 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated Democratic Republic of the Congo fields.
144 nm
To the nearest alternate
Buta Zega Airport (BZU).
Overview
Located in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bangoka International Airport (FZIC / FKI) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,417 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 FKI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Buta Zega Airport (BZU, 144 nm), Matari Airport (IRP, 195 nm), and Kindu Airport (KND, 207 nm). With a single 11,483-foot paved runway, FKI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FKI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kisangani.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZIC
IATA
FKI
FAA / Local
FZIC
Elevation
1,417 ft
Coordinates
0.4816° N · 25.3380° 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 1,417 ft, FKI sits lower than 67% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,483 ft
- 13/3111,483 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
FKI's 11,483 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.
- 144nmBZUButa Zega AirportButa
- 195nmIRPMatari AirportIsiro
- 207nmKNDKindu AirportKindu
- 252nmLIQLisala AirportLisala
- 267nmGOMGoma International AirportGoma
- 267nmBKYBukavu Kavumu AirportKamakombe
Location
Open the full mapFZIC · Bangoka International Airport · Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FKI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,677 nm | 13h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,811 nm | 13h 55m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,981 nm | 14h 19m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,216 nm | 14h 51m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,233 nm | 14h 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,408 nm | 15h 18m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,444 nm | 15h 23m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,965 nm | 16h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FKI?
- Bangoka International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 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 FKI?
- Bangoka International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FKI?
- The closest alternate is Buta Zega Airport (BZU), about 144 nm away, followed by Matari Airport (IRP) at 195 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FKI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 36m (5,677 nm), New York about 13h 55m (5,811 nm), Washington DC about 14h 19m (5,981 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.