KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,754 km
4,197 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,754 km
4,197 mi / 3,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KTM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KGL KTM
ICAO Code HRYR VNKT
City Kigali Kathmandu
Country Rwanda Nepal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kigali (KGL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,754 kilometers (4,197 miles / 3,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Rwanda 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 07:57 in Kigali, it's 11:42 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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