CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,176 km
1,974 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
3,176 km
1,974 mi / 1,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

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CPT MAT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code CPT MAT
ICAO Code FACT FZAM
City Cape Town Matadi
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 3,176 kilometers (1,974 miles / 1,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 South Africa with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Cape Town, it's 17:36 in Matadi.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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