Distance From Chipata Airport to Ndjili International Airport, CIP - FIH Distance

The distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 1330 miles or 2140 kilometers or 1155 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chipata ( Zambia ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chipata and Kinshasa takes around 3 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chipata Airport, Chipata, Zambia to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CIP - FIH

Kilometers		2140 km
Statute Miles		1330 miles
Nautical Miles		1155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 3 minutes

Chipata Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - CIP to FIH Flight Path

Location of Chipata Airport & Ndjili International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chipata to Kinshasa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chipata, Zambia and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. .

Nonstop flight route between Chipata, Zambia and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIP - FIH

Time difference between Chipata (Zambia) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 1 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 1 Hours behind Chipata.

Location	Local Time
Chipata (Zambia)	2026-03-19, 18:02:40 CAT
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-19, 17:02:40 WAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chipata Airport (CIP / FLCP) Chipata, Zambia

Destination

Ndjili International Airport (FIH / FZAA) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo