DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
5,097 km
3,167 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,097 km
3,167 mi / 2,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DSE KTM
Airport Name Combolcha Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DSE KTM
ICAO Code HADC VNKT
City Dessie Kathmandu
Country Ethiopia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,117 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 11.080000, 39.710000 27.700000, 85.360000

Dessie (DSE) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,097 kilometers (3,167 miles / 2,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 18:27 in Dessie, it's 21:12 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,727 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Combolcha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dessie (DSE) follows a heading of 258° (west 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 Combolcha Airport (DSE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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