KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,466 km
4,639 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
7,466 km
4,639 mi / 4,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LJA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code KTM LJA
ICAO Code VNKT FZVA
City Kathmandu Lodja
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 7,466 kilometers (4,639 miles / 4,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 22:15 in Kathmandu, it's 18:30 in Lodja. 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 2,743 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 58° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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