ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,256 km
2,023 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
3,256 km
2,023 mi / 1,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD MAT
Airport Name Bole International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code ADD MAT
ICAO Code HAAB FZAM
City Addis Ababa Matadi
Country Ethiopia DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 7,630 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 3,256 kilometers (2,023 miles / 1,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Addis Ababa, it's 13:41 in Matadi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,515 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Tshimpi Airport (MAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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