JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
6,219 km
3,864 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,219 km
3,864 mi / 3,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JRO KTM
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JRO KTM
ICAO Code HTKJ VNKT
City Arusha Kathmandu
Country Tanzania Nepal
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,932 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 27.700000, 85.360000

Arusha (JRO) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,219 kilometers (3,864 miles / 3,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Tanzania 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 18:30 in Arusha, it's 21:15 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,458 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 244° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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