Lima to Matadi flights
Matadi lies 9,925 km (6,167 mi) east of Lima, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Matadi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 7.7 million | 425,662 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | SSY, 99 km out |
Clocks in Matadi are 6 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 13 h 28 min journey lands 19 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Matadi
Crossing from Peru into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Sol to the Franc (CDF); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Matadi
Matadi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbanza Congo Airport (regional) | SSY | 99 km (62 mi) | 5,905 ft | 1,860 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,925 km (6,167 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Matadi
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Matadi. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 3 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Matadi from Lima?
9,925 km (6,167 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Matadi by air?
About 13 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Matadi?
Matadi is 6 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Matadi flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).
What currency do I need in Matadi?
The Franc (CDF).
Where can I stay in Matadi?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Matadi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.