# Distance from Brussels (BRU) to Matadi (MAT)

> 6,363 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,363 km / 3,954 mi / 3,436 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 169° (south)
- **Return heading**: 353° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Belgium) → DR Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 12:05 in Brussels, it's 11:05 in Matadi)
- **Elevation difference**: 931 ft (MAT is higher than BRU)

## Airports

### [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brussels, Belgium
- ICAO: EBBR
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels
- Coordinates: 50.900000, 4.480000
- Elevation: 184 ft

### [Tshimpi Airport (MAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mat-matadi-tshimpi-airport/1ef266de-e1dc-69e6-bf8d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matadi, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZAM
- Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
- Coordinates: -5.800000, 13.440000
- Elevation: 1,115 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:05 in Brussels, it's 11:05 in Matadi.

## Related

- [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bru-brussels-brussels-airport/1ef266de-b8e1-6afa-b2c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tshimpi Airport (MAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mat-matadi-tshimpi-airport/1ef266de-e1dc-69e6-bf8d-06bb2780ed98)
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