KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,289 km
5,151 miles
NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
Distance
8,289 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NLO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ndolo Airport
IATA Code KTM NLO
ICAO Code VNKT FZAB
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,390 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.330000, 15.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ndolo Airport (NLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo is 8,289 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 22:05 in Kathmandu, it's 17:20 in Ndolo Airport. 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 3,475 feet between the two airports. Ndolo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ndolo Airport (NLO) 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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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