HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
8,637 km
5,367 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,637 km
5,367 mi / 4,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HRS KTM
Airport Name Harrismith Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HRS KTM
ICAO Code FAHR VNKT
City Harrismith Kathmandu
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,585 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -28.240000, 29.110000 27.700000, 85.360000

Harrismith (HRS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,637 kilometers (5,367 miles / 4,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 South Africa 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 09:47 in Harrismith, it's 13:32 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 1,195 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Harrismith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Harrismith (HRS) follows a heading of 229° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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