KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,439 km
5,244 miles
LZI
Luozi
DR Congo
Distance
8,439 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LZI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Luozi Airport
IATA Code KTM LZI
ICAO Code VNKT FZAL
City Kathmandu Luozi
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,390 ft 722 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.950000, 14.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Luozi (LZI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Luozi Airport (LZI) in Luozi, DR Congo is 8,439 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 01:40 in Kathmandu, it's 20:55 in Luozi. 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 3,668 feet between the two airports. Luozi Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Luozi (LZI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 60° (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 Luozi Airport (LZI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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