Kinshasa to Zaventem (FIH–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SN Brussels
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10:45 PM
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SN Brussels
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12:30 PM
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8:40 PM
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Kinshasa to Zaventem
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,875 mi 8h 5m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

FIH–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Brussels Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,875 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FIH–BRU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SN Brussels Airlines 7 333 8h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FIH to BRU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FIH to BRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
LFW ~11h 10m NBO ~15h 45m ADD ~16h 55m IST ~21h 45m CMN ~27h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
356
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zaventem is 0 hours the same as Kinshasa.
FIH: WAT · BRU: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Kinshasa, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Distance & Flight Time
3,875 mi / 6,236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 5m.
Getting from BRU

The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.

Zaventem Climate

Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FIH–BRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kinshasa to Zaventem route.
Route details
Distance3,875 mi / 6,236 km
Flight time8h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: FIH
Full nameNdjili International Airport
IATA / ICAOFIH / FZAA
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation1,027 ft / 313 m
Destination: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FIH to BRU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ndjili International Airport to Brussels Airport take approximately 8h 5m. The route covers 3,875 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Brussels Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FIH to BRU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, NBO, ADD, IST, CMN, CDG and CAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BRU to FIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FIH to BRU

Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Brussels Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FIH to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FIH to BRU ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,875 miles (6,236 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.