JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
8,856 km
5,503 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,856 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JOH KTM
Airport Name Port St Johns Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JOH KTM
ICAO Code FAPJ VNKT
City Port St Johns Kathmandu
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,227 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -31.610000, 29.520000 27.700000, 85.360000

Port St Johns (JOH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,856 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 11:23 in Port St Johns, it's 15:08 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 3,163 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Port St Johns Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Port St Johns (JOH) follows a heading of 226° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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