Flights to Matadi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 5,905 ft, SSY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,860 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Matadi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matadi to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 265 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Matadi to Luanda | Angola | 334 km (208 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Matadi to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Matadi to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Matadi to Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo | 267 km (166 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Matadi to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Matadi to Douala | Cameroon | 1,176 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Matadi to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Matadi to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Matadi to Aba | Nigeria | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Matadi to Pointe-Noire | Republic of the Congo | 213 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Matadi to Mulenvos | Angola | 337 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Matadi to Viana | Angola | 341 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Matadi to Libreville | Gabon | 824 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Matadi to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Matadi to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Matadi to Kikolo | Angola | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Matadi to Maianga | Angola | 335 km (208 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Matadi to Camama | Angola | 345 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Matadi to Golfe | Angola | 337 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Matadi to Calumbo | Angola | 368 km (229 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Matadi to Hoji ya Henda | Angola | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Matadi to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,765 km (1,097 mi) | about 3 h 1 min |
| Matadi to Jakarta | Indonesia | 10,309 km (6,406 mi) | about 13 h 58 min |
| Matadi to Lima | Peru | 9,925 km (6,167 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
| Matadi to Bogotá | Colombia | 9,789 km (6,083 mi) | about 13 h 18 min |
| Matadi to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 2,304 km (1,432 mi) | about 3 h 42 min |
| Matadi to Singapore | Singapore | 10,065 km (6,254 mi) | about 13 h 39 min |
| Matadi to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 2,854 km (1,773 mi) | about 4 h 25 min |
| Matadi to Nairobi | Kenya | 2,640 km (1,640 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Matadi?
Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) is the closest large airport at 99 km (62 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SSY from Matadi city centre?
99 km (62 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Matadi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.