FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
7,604 km
4,725 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,604 km
4,725 mi / 4,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
54°
northeast

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FBM KTM
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FBM KTM
ICAO Code FZQA VNKT
City Lubumbashi Kathmandu
Country DR Congo Nepal
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,295 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 27.700000, 85.360000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,604 kilometers (4,725 miles / 4,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 20:53 in Lubumbashi, it's 00:38 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 243° (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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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