Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / KND
Kindu Airport.
Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 1,630 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
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49 ratings
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1,630
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 18
Democratic Republic of the Congo airports by Google rating
3.8★ across 49 Google ratings , ranked against 18 rated Democratic Republic of the Congo fields.
177 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY).
Overview
Located in Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kindu Airport (FZOA / KND) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,630 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KND has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY, 177 nm), Kamembe Airport (KME, 182 nm), and Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM, 205 nm). KND offers a single 7,218-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KND vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KND, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZOA
IATA
KND
FAA / Local
FZOA
Elevation
1,630 ft
Coordinates
2.9192° S · 25.9154° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Democratic Republic of the Congo fields
state range 915–5,643 ft
At 1,630 ft, KND sits lower than 48% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,218 ft
- 18/367,218 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,218 ft
KND's 7,218 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.
- 177nmBKYBukavu Kavumu AirportKamakombe
- 182nmKMEKamembe AirportKamembe
- 205nmBJMBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBujumbura
- 207nmFKIBangoka International AirportKisangani
- 213nmGOMGoma International AirportGoma
- 214nmGYIGisenyi AirportGisenyi
Location
Open the full mapFZOA · Kindu Airport · Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KND on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,841 nm | 13h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,971 nm | 14h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,137 nm | 14h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,341 nm | 15h 9m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,355 nm | 15h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,575 nm | 15h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,597 nm | 15h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,105 nm | 16h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KND?
- Kindu Airport's longest paved runway is 7,218 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 KND?
- Kindu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,218 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KND?
- The closest alternate is Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY), about 177 nm away, followed by Kamembe Airport (KME) at 182 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KND to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 59m (5,841 nm), New York about 14h 17m (5,971 nm), Washington DC about 14h 40m (6,137 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.