There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Kinshasa by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nairobi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane NBO - FIH
6h 36m$371–846Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
cheapest- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH)plane WIL - FIH
14h 2m$336–844Drive 3,430.2 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kinshasacar 3,430.2 km
2d 22h$396–571
Nairobi (NBO) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kinshasa is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 2 days 22h.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kinshasa is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $370 - $850.
The distance between Nairobi and Kinshasa is 2466 km. The road distance is 3430.2 km.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Nairobi to Kinshasa, including transfers.
Kinshasa is 2h behind Nairobi. It is currently 1:14 AM in Nairobi and 11:14 PM in Kinshasa.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kinshasa is 3430 km. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from Nairobi to Kinshasa.
There are 136+ hotels available in Kinshasa.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kinshasa International Airport (FIH) 6 times a week.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kinshasa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Kisumu, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,000
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kinshasa International Airport via Kilimanjaro, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
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