KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,564 km
4,700 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
7,564 km
4,700 mi / 4,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LBO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code KTM LBO
ICAO Code VNKT FZVI
City Kathmandu Lusambo
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 7,564 kilometers (4,700 miles / 4,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Kathmandu, it's 18:41 in Lusambo. 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 2,983 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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