FEK
Ferkessedougou
Ivory Coast
9,568 km
5,945 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FEK KTM
Airport Name Ferkessedougou Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FEK KTM
ICAO Code DIFK VNKT
City Ferkessedougou Kathmandu
Country Ivory Coast Nepal
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,102 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 9.600000, -5.200000 27.700000, 85.360000

Ferkessedougou (FEK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ferkessedougou Airport (FEK) in Ferkessedougou, Ivory Coast to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 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 Ivory Coast 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 10:19 in Ferkessedougou, it's 16:04 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 3,288 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ferkessedougou Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ferkessedougou (FEK) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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