BDK
Bondoukou
Ivory Coast
9,410 km
5,847 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,410 km
5,847 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BDK KTM
Airport Name Soko Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BDK KTM
ICAO Code DIBU VNKT
City Bondoukou Kathmandu
Country Ivory Coast Nepal
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,247 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 8.020000, -2.760000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bondoukou (BDK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soko Airport (BDK) in Bondoukou, Ivory Coast to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,410 kilometers (5,847 miles / 5,081 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 Ivory Coast 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 15:45 in Bondoukou, it's 21:30 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 3,143 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Soko Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bondoukou (BDK) follows a heading of 276° (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 Soko Airport (BDK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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