CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
7,511 km
4,667 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
7,511 km
4,667 mi / 4,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CMB MAT
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code CMB MAT
ICAO Code VCBI FZAM
City Colombo Matadi
Country Sri Lanka DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 30 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Colombo (CMB) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 7,511 kilometers (4,667 miles / 4,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Colombo, it's 12:24 in Matadi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,085 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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