KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,126 km
4,428 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
7,126 km
4,428 mi / 3,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM YAN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code KTM YAN
ICAO Code VNKT FZIR
City Kathmandu Yangambi
Country Nepal DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.780000, 24.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 7,126 kilometers (4,428 miles / 3,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 02:36 in Kathmandu, it's 22:51 in Yangambi. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,012 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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