KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,775 km
4,831 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
7,775 km
4,831 mi / 4,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LUN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code KTM LUN
ICAO Code VNKT FLKK
City Kathmandu Lusaka
Country Nepal Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 7,775 kilometers (4,831 miles / 4,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Zambia. 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 13:22 in Kathmandu, it's 09:37 in Lusaka. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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