FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
13,867 km
8,616 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
13,867 km
8,616 mi / 7,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FIH LAS
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code FIH LAS
ICAO Code FZAA KLAS
City Kinshasa Las Vegas
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,027 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 36.080000, -115.150000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 13,867 kilometers (8,616 miles / 7,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Kinshasa, it's 00:31 in Las Vegas. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,154 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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