BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
6,981 km
4,338 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,981 km
4,338 mi / 3,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BZU KTM
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BZU KTM
ICAO Code FZKJ VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country DR Congo Nepal
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,378 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 27.700000, 85.360000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,981 kilometers (4,338 miles / 3,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 DR Congo with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:29 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 14:14 in Kathmandu. 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 3,012 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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