KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
10,019 km
6,225 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
10,019 km
6,225 mi / 5,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KED KTM
Airport Name Kaedi Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KED KTM
ICAO Code GQNK VNKT
City Kaedi Kathmandu
Country Mauritania Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 66 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kaedi (KED) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 10,019 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,410 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 Mauritania 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 13:26 in Kaedi, it's 19:11 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 4,324 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kaedi Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 288° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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