Kananga Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kananga, Congo - Kinshasa. Its IATA code is KGA and its ICAO code is FZUA. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,139 ft (652 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KGA
- ICAO code
- FZUA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,139 ft (652 m)
- Coordinates
- -5.9001, 22.4692
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,218 ft · 2,200 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kananga Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MJM Mbuji Mayi Airport | Mbuji Mayi, Congo - Kinshasa | 124 km · 77 mi |
| DUE Dundo Airport | Chitato, Angola | 247 km · 153 mi |
| PFR Ilebo Airport | Ilebo, Congo - Kinshasa | 272 km · 169 mi |
| KKW Kikwit Airport | Kikwit, Congo - Kinshasa | 419 km · 260 mi |
| KMN Kamina City Airport | Kamina, Congo - Kinshasa | 420 km · 261 mi |
| KND Kindu Airport | Kindu, Congo - Kinshasa | 506 km · 314 mi |
| INO Inongo Airport | Inongo, Congo - Kinshasa | 639 km · 397 mi |
| BNB Boende Airport | Boende, Congo - Kinshasa | 649 km · 403 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KGA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,333 | 1,449 | 1,260 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,964 | 3,084 | 2,680 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,284 | 3,283 | 2,853 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,362 | 3,953 | 3,435 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,405 | 3,980 | 3,458 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,743 | 4,190 | 3,641 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,986 | 4,341 | 3,772 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,601 | 4,723 | 4,104 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,086 | 5,646 | 4,906 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,780 | 6,698 | 5,821 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,961 | 6,811 | 5,918 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,933 | 7,415 | 6,443 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,848 | 7,983 | 6,937 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,043 | 8,105 | 7,043 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,528 | 8,406 | 7,305 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,926 | 9,275 | 8,059 | 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 Kananga Airport?
The IATA code of Kananga Airport is KGA and its ICAO code is FZUA.
Where is Kananga Airport located?
Kananga Airport is in Kananga, Kasaï-Central Province, Congo - Kinshasa, at -5.9001, 22.4692.
What time zone is Kananga Airport in?
Kananga 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 Kananga Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kananga Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM), about 124 km (77 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.