AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,514 km
4,047 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
6,514 km
4,047 mi / 3,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
170°
south

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AMS MAT
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code AMS MAT
ICAO Code EHAM FZAM
City Amsterdam Matadi
Country Netherlands DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation -11 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 6,514 kilometers (4,047 miles / 3,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:28 in Amsterdam, it's 16:28 in Matadi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,126 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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