Day trip from Kinshasa to Matadi
Matadi lies 265 km (165 mi) south-west of Kinshasa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 265 km (165 mi) apart, Matadi is a realistic day trip from Kinshasa: about 4 h 19 min each way by road.
| Kinshasa | Matadi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 16 million | 425,662 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Matadi
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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.
Book a hotel in Matadi
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Common questions
How far is Matadi from Kinshasa?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kinshasa; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Matadi by road?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Matadi?
No, both are on Africa/Kinshasa at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.