MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
7,040 km
4,374 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
7,040 km
4,374 mi / 3,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
north

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MAT RIX
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code MAT RIX
ICAO Code FZAM EVRA
City Matadi Riga
Country DR Congo Latvia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Europe/Riga
Elevation 1,115 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 56.920000, 23.970000

Matadi (MAT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 7,040 kilometers (4,374 miles / 3,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Matadi, it's 12:12 in Riga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Riga International Airport sits lower than Tshimpi Airport.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Matadi (MAT) follows a heading of 192° (south 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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