Airports / Democratic Republic of the Congo / KGA
Kananga Airport.
Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 2,139 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
2,139
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM).
Overview
Kananga Airport (FZUA / KGA) is a mid-sized airport serving Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Field elevation is 2,139 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KGA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM, 67 nm), Dundo Airport (DUE, 133 nm), and Kikwit Airport (KKW, 226 nm). The field has a single 7,218-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KGA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KGA to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
FZUA
IATA
KGA
FAA / Local
FZUA
Elevation
2,139 ft
Coordinates
5.9001° S · 22.4692° 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 2,139 ft, KGA sits higher than 52% of the 21 Democratic Republic of the Congo fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,218 ft
- 11/297,218 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,218 ft
KGA'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.
- 67nmMJMMbuji Mayi AirportMbuji Mayi
- 133nmDUEDundo AirportChitato
- 226nmKKWKikwit AirportKikwit
- 234nmFZSAKamina Air BaseLumwe
- 258nmVHCSaurimo AirportSaurimo
- 273nmKNDKindu AirportKindu
Location
Open the full mapFZUA · Kananga Airport · Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KGA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,809 nm | 13h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,931 nm | 14h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,089 nm | 14h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,236 nm | 14h 54m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,246 nm | 14h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,539 nm | 15h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,547 nm | 15h 38m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,022 nm | 16h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KGA?
- Kananga 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 KGA?
- Kananga 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 KGA?
- The closest alternate is Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM), about 67 nm away, followed by Dundo Airport (DUE) at 133 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KGA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 55m (5,809 nm), New York about 14h 12m (5,931 nm), Washington DC about 14h 34m (6,089 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.