ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
9,217 km
5,727 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,217 km
5,727 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ERS KTM
Airport Name Eros Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ERS KTM
ICAO Code FYWE VNKT
City Windhoek Kathmandu
Country Namibia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,575 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 27.700000, 85.360000

Windhoek (ERS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,217 kilometers (5,727 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Namibia 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 09:18 in Windhoek, it's 13:03 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 1,185 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 240° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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