MAT
Matadi
DR Congo
10,954 km
6,806 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
10,954 km
6,806 mi / 5,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

MAT SJO
Airport Name Tshimpi Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code MAT SJO
ICAO Code FZAM MROC
City Matadi San Jose
Country DR Congo Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 1,115 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -5.800000, 13.440000 9.990000, -84.210000

Matadi (MAT) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tshimpi Airport (MAT) in Matadi, DR Congo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 10,954 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Matadi, it's 18:00 in San Jose. 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 1,906 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Tshimpi Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Matadi (MAT) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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