BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,363 km
3,954 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
6,363 km
3,954 mi / 3,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
169°
south

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BRU MAT
Airport Name Brussels Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code BRU MAT
ICAO Code EBBR FZAM
City Brussels Matadi
Country Belgium DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 184 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Brussels (BRU) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 6,363 kilometers (3,954 miles / 3,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Brussels, it's 10:55 in Matadi.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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