Distance From Ndjili International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, FIH - CMH Distance

The distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 6854 miles or 11031 kilometers or 5952 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 Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kinshasa and Columbus takes around 15 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 15 hours 45 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 - CMH

Kilometers		11031 km
Statute Miles		6854 miles
Nautical Miles		5952 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 45 minutes

Ndjili International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - FIH to CMH Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • FIH - CMH

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

Location	Local Time
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-16, 18:18:58 WAT
Columbus (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:18:58 EST

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

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

Destination

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States