Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Kinshasa (CDG–FIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,770 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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KL2078+1
KL KLM
789
9:40 AM
CEST T2E
5:50 PM
WAT
8h 10m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF722
AF Air France
789
10:50 AM
CEST T2E
5:40 PM
WAT
7h 50m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET98
ET Ethiopian
788
11:00 PM
CEST T2A Red-eye
6:10 AM+1
WAT
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3608cs
KL KLM
789
9:30 PM
WAT Red-eye
6:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3614cs
KL KLM
789
9:30 PM
WAT Red-eye
6:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF736+1
AF Air France
789
9:30 PM
WAT Red-eye
6:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF754+1
AF Air France
789
9:30 PM
WAT Red-eye
6:40 AM+1
CEST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
BZV Brazzaville 9h 45m AFKL AFKL Brazzaville (BZV) to Kinshasa flights
BRU Zaventem 9h 48m SNWB ETSN Zaventem (BRU) to Kinshasa flights
NBO Nairobi 12h 54m AFKLKQ KLKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Kinshasa flights
DOH Doha 15h 20m IBMHQR B6LAMH Doha (DOH) to Kinshasa flights
ADD Addis Ababa 15h 30m ETNH ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kinshasa flights
IST Istanbul 23h 3U6EAF TK Istanbul (IST) to Kinshasa flights
LFW Lomé 24h 52m AFKL ETKP Lomé (LFW) to Kinshasa flights
JNB Johannesburg 25h 40m AF ETSA Johannesburg (JNB) to Kinshasa flights
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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Kinshasa
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,770 mi 8h 10m nonstop -1h behind

CDG–FIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,770 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CDG–FIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France Also: KL 6 789 7h50 SkyTeam KL
ET Ethiopian Airlines 5 788 8h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AF, KL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF (6 flights/wk, 55%)
Star Alliance: ET (5 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CDG to FIH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to FIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CEST · FIH: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 5:00 PM in Kinshasa.
Distance & Flight Time
3,770 mi / 6,067 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to the DRC. There is no visa-free entry or visa on arrival. Applications are submitted at a DRC embassy or consulate, or through the online eVisa portal. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

A confirmed round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation, and a completed application form are required. Tourist visas are typically valid for up to 6 months.

Getting to CDG

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).

CDG–FIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Kinshasa route.
Route details
Distance3,770 mi / 6,067 km
Flight time8h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CDG
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: FIH
IATA / ICAOFIH / FZAA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,027 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to FIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Ndjili International Airport take about 8h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,770 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CDG to FIH: Air France and Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Maya-Maya, Brussels and Jomo Kenyatta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FIH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kinshasa is 1 hour behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Yes, return flights from FIH to CDG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CDG to FIH

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Ndjili International Airport (FIH) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Ethiopian Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CDG to FIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CDG to FIH is about 8 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,770 miles (6,067 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Maya-Maya, Brussels and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.