Distance From Howard Municipal Airport to Ndjili International Airport

The distance from Howard Municipal Airport () to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 7563 miles or 12171 kilometers or 6568 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 Howard ( United States ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Howard and Kinshasa takes around 17 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Howard Municipal Airport, Howard, United States to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17 hours 23 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 • - FIH

Kilometers		12171 km
Statute Miles		7563 miles
Nautical Miles		6568 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 23 minutes

Howard Municipal Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - to FIH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Howard, United States and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FIH

Time difference between Howard (United States) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 6 Hours ahead of Howard.

Location	Local Time
Howard (United States)	2026-03-21, 14:47:24 CDT
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-21, 20:47:24 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

Howard Municipal Airport ( / 8D9) Howard, United States

Destination

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