FNA
Freetown
Sierra Leone
10,394 km
6,459 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
10,394 km
6,459 mi / 5,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FNA KTM
Airport Name Lungi International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FNA KTM
ICAO Code GFLL VNKT
City Freetown Kathmandu
Country Sierra Leone Nepal
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 84 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, -13.200000 27.700000, 85.360000

Freetown (FNA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lungi International Airport (FNA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 10,394 kilometers (6,459 miles / 5,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 20:40 in Freetown, it's 02:25 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 4,306 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Lungi International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Freetown (FNA) follows a heading of 282° (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 Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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