CTU
Chengdu
China
10,384 km
6,452 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
10,384 km
6,452 mi / 5,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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CTU MAT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code CTU MAT
ICAO Code ZUUU FZAM
City Chengdu Matadi
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 10,384 kilometers (6,452 miles / 5,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China 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 14:48 in Chengdu, it's 07:48 in Matadi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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