ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,279 km
5,766 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,279 km
5,766 mi / 5,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Accra
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC KTM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ACC KTM
ICAO Code DGAA VNKT
City Accra Kathmandu
Country Ghana Nepal
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 205 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 27.700000, 85.360000

Accra (ACC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,279 kilometers (5,766 miles / 5,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Accra, it's 12:48 in Kathmandu. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,185 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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