Distance From Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport to Ndjili International Airport, YHY - FIH Distance

The distance from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 7791 miles or 12539 kilometers or 6766 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 Hay River ( Canada ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hay River and Kinshasa takes around 17 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport, Hay River, Canada to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17 hours 54 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 • YHY - FIH

Kilometers		12539 km
Statute Miles		7791 miles
Nautical Miles		6766 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 54 minutes

Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - YHY to FIH Flight Path

Location of Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport & Ndjili International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hay River to Kinshasa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hay River, Canada and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. .

Nonstop flight route between Hay River, Canada and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YHY - FIH

Time difference between Hay River (Canada) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 8 Hours ahead of Hay River.

Location	Local Time
Hay River (Canada)	2026-06-17, 22:58:06 MST
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-06-18, 06:58:06 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

Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY / CYHY) Hay River, Canada

Destination

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