Flights Kinshasa → Douala
FIH → DLA
How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Douala?
The flight from Kinshasa (FIH) to Douala (DLA) takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Kinshasa with Douala, operated by aircraft such as the Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 737. The destination airport in Douala opened in 1977 and currently handles approximately 805,557 passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Kinshasa (FIH) → Douala (DLA) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Douala the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Kinshasa the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Douala: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Kinshasa (FIH) to Douala (DLA) heads north-west for about 1,129 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Kinshasa the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Douala it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 83% | 15 min | 3.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating FIH-DLA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FIH-DLA
The flight from Kinshasa (FIH) to Douala (DLA) takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Douala, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
