BIY
Bisho
South Africa
9,109 km
5,660 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIY KTM
Airport Name Bisho Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BIY KTM
ICAO Code FABE VNKT
City Bisho Kathmandu
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,950 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bisho (BIY) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 South Africa 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 23:02 in Bisho, it's 02:47 in Kathmandu. 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 2,440 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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