GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
4,619 km
2,870 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,619 km
2,870 mi / 2,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GLK KTM
Airport Name Galcaio Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GLK KTM
ICAO Code HCMR VNKT
City Galcaio Kathmandu
Country Somalia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 975 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 6.780000, 47.450000 27.700000, 85.360000

Galcaio (GLK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,619 kilometers (2,870 miles / 2,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Somalia 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 21:26 in Galcaio, it's 00:11 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,415 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Galcaio Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Galcaio (GLK) follows a heading of 247° (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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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