HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,421 km
4,611 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
7,421 km
4,611 mi / 4,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
192°
south southwest

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HEL MAT
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code HEL MAT
ICAO Code EFHK FZAM
City Helsinki Matadi
Country Finland DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 179 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Helsinki (HEL) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 7,421 kilometers (4,611 miles / 4,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Finland 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 16:18 in Helsinki, it's 15:18 in Matadi.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 6° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Tshimpi Airport (MAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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