BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
7,552 km
4,692 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,552 km
4,692 mi / 4,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.75h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSU KTM
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BSU KTM
ICAO Code FZEN VNKT
City Basankusu Kathmandu
Country DR Congo Nepal
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,217 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 27.700000, 85.360000

Basankusu (BSU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,552 kilometers (4,692 miles / 4,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Basankusu, it's 20:31 in Kathmandu. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,173 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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