ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,843 km
3,009 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
4,843 km
3,009 mi / 2,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG MAT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code ALG MAT
ICAO Code DAAG FZAM
City Algiers Matadi
Country Algeria DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 82 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Algiers (ALG) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 4,843 kilometers (3,009 miles / 2,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Algiers, it's 18:58 in Matadi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,033 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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