BJL
Banjul
Gambia
10,467 km
6,504 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
10,467 km
6,504 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJL KTM
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BJL KTM
ICAO Code GBYD VNKT
City Banjul Kathmandu
Country Gambia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 95 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 27.700000, 85.360000

Banjul (BJL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 10,467 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Gambia 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 12:11 in Banjul, it's 17:56 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 4,295 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Banjul International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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