GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,832 km
3,624 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
5,832 km
3,624 mi / 3,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

GVA MAT
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code GVA MAT
ICAO Code LSGG FZAM
City Geneva Matadi
Country Switzerland DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 1,411 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Geneva (GVA) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 5,832 kilometers (3,624 miles / 3,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Switzerland 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 13:52 in Geneva, it's 13:52 in Matadi.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Geneva (GVA) 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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Tshimpi Airport (MAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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