KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,366 km
3,334 miles
MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
Distance
5,366 km
3,334 mi / 2,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MAT
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tshimpi Airport
IATA Code KWI MAT
ICAO Code OKKK FZAM
City Kuwait City Matadi
Country Kuwait DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 206 ft 1,115 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -5.800000, 13.440000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Matadi (MAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo is 5,366 kilometers (3,334 miles / 2,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Kuwait 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 18:44 in Kuwait City, it's 16:44 in Matadi.

The return flight from Matadi (MAT) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Tshimpi Airport (MAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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