KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,603 km
5,346 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
8,603 km
5,346 mi / 4,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM LBV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code KTM LBV
ICAO Code VNKT FOOL
City Kathmandu Libreville
Country Nepal Gabon
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Libreville
Elevation 4,390 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.460000, 9.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 8,603 kilometers (5,346 miles / 4,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Gabon. 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 21:45 in Kathmandu, it's 17:00 in Libreville. 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 4,351 feet between the two airports. Leon M Ba Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Libreville (LBV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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