LIM
Lima
Peru
9,933 km
6,172 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
9,933 km
6,172 mi / 5,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM MAT
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code LIM MAT
ICAO Code SPJC FZAM
City Lima Matadi
Country Peru DR Congo
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 113 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Lima (LIM) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 9,933 kilometers (6,172 miles / 5,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Lima, it's 16:38 in Matadi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,002 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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