Distance From Lakewood Airstrip to Ndjili International Airport

The distance from Lakewood Airstrip () to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 8491 miles or 13665 kilometers or 7374 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Kinshasa takes around 19 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lakewood Airstrip, Sterling, United States to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 19 hours 31 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		13665 km
Statute Miles		8491 miles
Nautical Miles		7374 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 31 minutes

Lakewood Airstrip to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - to FIH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sterling, United States and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FIH

Time difference between Sterling (United States) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 10 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 10 Hours ahead of Sterling.

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2025-12-04, 22:31:50 AKST
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-05, 08:31:50 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

Lakewood Airstrip ( / 53AK) Sterling, United States

Destination

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