Distance From Tappen Airstrip to Ndjili International Airport

The distance from Tappen Airstrip () to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) is 7611 miles or 12249 kilometers or 6610 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 Tappen ( United States ) to Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tappen and Kinshasa takes around 17 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tappen Airstrip, Tappen, United States to Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17 hours 29 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		12249 km
Statute Miles		7611 miles
Nautical Miles		6610 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 29 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FIH

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

Location	Local Time
Tappen (United States)	2026-09-18, 01:33:26 CDT
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-09-18, 07:33:26 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

Tappen Airstrip ( / 8NA0) Tappen, United States

Destination

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