KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,400 km
5,220 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
8,400 km
5,220 mi / 4,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NKL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code KTM NKL
ICAO Code VNKT FZAR
City Kathmandu Nkolo Fuma
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 8,400 kilometers (5,220 miles / 4,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 17:19 in Kathmandu, it's 12:34 in Nkolo Fuma. 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 2,914 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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