Kalemie Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kalemie, Congo - Kinshasa. Its IATA code is FMI and its ICAO code is FZRF. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,569 ft (783 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 5,741 ft (1,750 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FMI
- ICAO code
- FZRF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,569 ft (783 m)
- Coordinates
- -5.8756, 29.2500
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,741 ft · 1,750 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kalemie Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TKQ Kigoma Airport | Kigoma, Tanzania | 119 km · 74 mi |
| GID Gitega Airport | Gitega, Burundi | 283 km · 176 mi |
| BJM Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | Bujumbura, Burundi | 284 km · 176 mi |
| KME Kamembe Airport | Kamembe, Rwanda | 381 km · 237 mi |
| KRE Kirundo Airport | Kirundo, Burundi | 382 km · 237 mi |
| TBO Tabora Airport | Tabora, Tanzania | 406 km · 252 mi |
| KGL Kigali International Airport | Kigali, Rwanda | 445 km · 277 mi |
| GOM Goma International Airport | Goma, Congo - Kinshasa | 468 km · 291 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FMI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,256 | 1,402 | 1,218 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,467 | 2,775 | 2,412 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,243 | 3,258 | 2,831 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,392 | 3,972 | 3,452 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,528 | 4,056 | 3,525 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,630 | 4,120 | 3,580 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,976 | 4,335 | 3,767 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,293 | 5,153 | 4,478 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,337 | 5,180 | 4,501 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,203 | 6,340 | 5,509 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,531 | 7,165 | 6,226 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,241 | 7,606 | 6,610 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,486 | 7,758 | 6,742 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,555 | 7,801 | 6,779 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,233 | 8,844 | 7,685 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,453 | 9,602 | 8,344 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kalemie Airport?
The IATA code of Kalemie Airport is FMI and its ICAO code is FZRF.
Where is Kalemie Airport located?
Kalemie Airport is in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province, Congo - Kinshasa, at -5.8756, 29.2500.
What time zone is Kalemie Airport in?
Kalemie Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kalemie Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 5,741 ft (1,750 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kalemie Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kigoma Airport (TKQ), about 119 km (74 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.