KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,553 km
5,314 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
8,553 km
5,314 mi / 4,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MAT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code KTM MAT
ICAO Code VNKT FZAM
City Kathmandu Matadi
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 8,553 kilometers (5,314 miles / 4,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Nepal 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 21:06 in Kathmandu, it's 16:21 in Matadi. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,275 feet between the two airports. Tshimpi Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Kathmandu (KTM) 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Tshimpi Airport (MAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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