MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
12,579 km
7,816 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,579 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAT MEX
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code MAT MEX
ICAO Code FZAM MMMX
City Matadi Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,115 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 19.440000, -99.070000

Matadi (MAT) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 DR Congo with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:41 in Matadi, it's 09:41 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 6,201 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Tshimpi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Matadi (MAT) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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