KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,993 km
4,967 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
7,993 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LUS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code KTM LUS
ICAO Code VNKT FZCE
City Kathmandu Lusanga
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 7,993 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 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 06:13 in Kathmandu, it's 01:28 in Lusanga. 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 3,025 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 59° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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