Distance From Santa Maria Airport to Ndjili International Airport, RIA - FIH Distance

The distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 4818 miles or 7754 kilometers or 4184 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 Santa Maria ( Brazil ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Maria and Kinshasa takes around 11 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria, Brazil to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 11 hours 4 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 • RIA - FIH

Kilometers		7754 km
Statute Miles		4818 miles
Nautical Miles		4184 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 4 minutes

Santa Maria Airport to Ndjili International Airport Flight Route Map - RIA to FIH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Maria, Brazil and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Maria, Brazil and Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIA - FIH

Time difference between Santa Maria (Brazil) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 4 Hours.
Kinshasa time is 4 Hours ahead of Santa Maria.

Location	Local Time
Santa Maria (Brazil)	2026-09-13, 00:59:08 -03
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-09-13, 04:59:08 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

Santa Maria Airport (RIA / SBSM) Santa Maria, Brazil

Destination

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