AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
5,035 km
3,129 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,035 km
3,129 mi / 2,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AXU KTM
Airport Name Axum Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AXU KTM
ICAO Code HAAX VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Ethiopia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,959 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 27.700000, 85.360000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,035 kilometers (3,129 miles / 2,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Ethiopia 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 01:54 in Axum Airport, it's 04:39 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,569 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 262° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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