KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
9,799 km
6,089 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,799 km
6,089 mi / 5,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KFA KTM
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KFA KTM
ICAO Code GQNF VNKT
City Kiffa Kathmandu
Country Mauritania Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 424 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kiffa (KFA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,799 kilometers (6,089 miles / 5,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 19:17 in Kiffa, it's 01:02 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 3,966 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kiffa Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kiffa (KFA) 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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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