DKR
Dakar
Senegal
4,104 km
2,550 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
4,104 km
2,550 mi / 2,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR MAT
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code DKR MAT
ICAO Code GOOY FZAM
City Dakar Matadi
Country Senegal DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 85 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Dakar (DKR) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 4,104 kilometers (2,550 miles / 2,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Dakar, it's 12:32 in Matadi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,030 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 304° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Tshimpi Airport (MAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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