MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
2,653 km
1,649 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,653 km
1,649 mi / 1,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
80°
east

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MAT NBO
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MAT NBO
ICAO Code FZAM HKJK
City Matadi Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,115 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Matadi (MAT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,653 kilometers (1,649 miles / 1,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Matadi, it's 14:54 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,215 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Matadi (MAT) follows a heading of 259° (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 Tshimpi Airport (MAT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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