FCO
Rome
Italy
5,146 km
3,198 miles
FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
Distance
5,146 km
3,198 mi / 2,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Rome
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

FCO FIH
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Ndjili International Airport
IATA Code FCO FIH
ICAO Code LIRF FZAA
City Rome Kinshasa
Country Italy DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 15 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -4.390000, 15.440000

Rome (FCO) to Kinshasa (FIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo is 5,146 kilometers (3,198 miles / 2,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Rome, it's 23:41 in Kinshasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,012 feet between the two airports. Ndjili International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Kinshasa (FIH) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Ndjili International Airport (FIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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