KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
7,256 km
4,509 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,256 km
4,509 mi / 3,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
56°
northeast

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KOO KTM
Airport Name Kongolo Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KOO KTM
ICAO Code FZRQ VNKT
City Kongolo Kathmandu
Country DR Congo Nepal
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,850 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -5.390000, 26.990000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kongolo (KOO) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,256 kilometers (4,509 miles / 3,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 10:47 in Kongolo, it's 14:32 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,540 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kongolo Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kongolo (KOO) follows a heading of 249° (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 Kongolo Airport (KOO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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