MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
16,861 km
10,477 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
16,861 km
10,477 mi / 9,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
146°
south southeast

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MAT NAN
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code MAT NAN
ICAO Code FZAM NFFN
City Matadi Nadi
Country DR Congo Fiji
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 1,115 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Matadi (MAT) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 16,861 kilometers (10,477 miles / 9,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:53 in Matadi, it's 21:53 in Nadi. With a 11-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 1,056 feet between the two airports. Nadi International Airport sits lower than Tshimpi Airport.

The return flight from Nadi (NAN) to Matadi (MAT) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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