KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,763 km
4,823 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
7,763 km
4,823 mi / 4,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MDK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code KTM MDK
ICAO Code VNKT FZEA
City Kathmandu Mbandaka
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.020000, 18.290000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 7,763 kilometers (4,823 miles / 4,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west 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 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 23:35 in Kathmandu, it's 18:50 in Mbandaka. 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 3,350 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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