ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,845 km
7,360 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
11,845 km
7,360 mi / 6,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL IRP
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code ATL IRP
ICAO Code KATL FZJH
City Atlanta N/A
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 2.830000, 27.590000

Atlanta (ATL) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 11,845 kilometers (7,360 miles / 6,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Atlanta, it's 14:16 in Matari Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,412 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Matari Airport (IRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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