JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,753 km
1,711 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
2,753 km
1,711 mi / 1,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MAT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code JNB MAT
ICAO Code FAOR FZAM
City Johannesburg Matadi
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 2,753 kilometers (1,711 miles / 1,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 14:52 in Johannesburg, it's 13:52 in Matadi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,443 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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