EMN
Nema
Mauritania
9,412 km
5,849 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,412 km
5,849 mi / 5,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EMN KTM
Airport Name Nema Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EMN KTM
ICAO Code GQNI VNKT
City Nema Kathmandu
Country Mauritania Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 751 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 16.620000, -7.320000 27.700000, 85.360000

Nema (EMN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,412 kilometers (5,849 miles / 5,082 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 Mauritania 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 16:49 in Nema, it's 22:34 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 3,639 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Nema Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Nema (EMN) follows a heading of 286° (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 Nema Airport (EMN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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