Congo–Chambeshi (Zaïre) is the 2^nd largest river by drainage area in the world at 3,680,000 km².

Draining from an area as wide as 3,680,000 km² in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Angola, Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Cameroon, Zambia, Burundi and Rwanda, Congo–Chambeshi (Zaïre) has a length of 4,700 kilometers (2,920 miles).

Congo–Chambeshi (Zaïre) discharges at 41,800 m³/3 and flows out into Atlantic Ocean.

 Compare Congo–Chambeshi (Zaïre) with Gambia from Africa.

 Compare Congo–Chambeshi (Zaïre) with Kasai from Africa.