MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
12,057 km
7,492 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
12,057 km
7,492 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
77°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MAT MNL
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code MAT MNL
ICAO Code FZAM RPLL
City Matadi Manila
Country DR Congo Philippines
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,115 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 14.510000, 121.020000

Matadi (MAT) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 12,057 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Matadi, it's 23:26 in Manila. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Tshimpi Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Matadi (MAT) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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