FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
8,282 km
5,146 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,282 km
5,146 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.75h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FIH KTM
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FIH KTM
ICAO Code FZAA VNKT
City Kinshasa Kathmandu
Country DR Congo Nepal
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,027 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,282 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 11:19 in Kinshasa, it's 16:04 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 3,363 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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