KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,790 km
4,840 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
7,790 km
4,840 mi / 4,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PFR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code KTM PFR
ICAO Code VNKT FZVS
City Kathmandu Ilebo
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 7,790 kilometers (4,840 miles / 4,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 22:01 in Kathmandu, it's 18:16 in Ilebo. 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 2,940 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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