KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,262 km
5,134 miles
LCO
Lague
Congo
Distance
8,262 km
5,134 mi / 4,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LCO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lague Airport
IATA Code KTM LCO
ICAO Code VNKT FCBL
City Kathmandu Lague
Country Nepal Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,756 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -2.450000, 14.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lague (LCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lague Airport (LCO) in Lague, Congo is 8,262 kilometers (5,134 miles / 4,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 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 05:14 in Kathmandu, it's 00:29 in Lague. 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 1,634 feet between the two airports. Lague Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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