Distance From Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Ndjili International Airport, MSL - FIH Distance

The distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 7132 miles or 11477 kilometers or 6193 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 Muscle Shoals ( United States ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Muscle Shoals and Kinshasa takes around 16 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Muscle Shoals, United States to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16 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 • MSL - FIH

Kilometers		11477 km
Statute Miles		7132 miles
Nautical Miles		6193 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 23 minutes

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - MSL to FIH Flight Path

Location of Northwest Alabama Regional Airport & Ndjili International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Muscle Shoals to Kinshasa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSL - FIH

Time difference between Muscle Shoals (United States) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 5 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 5 Hours ahead of Muscle Shoals.

Location	Local Time
Muscle Shoals (United States)	2026-06-20, 08:13:13 EDT
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-06-20, 13:13:13 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

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL / KMSL) Muscle Shoals, United States

Destination

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