KNN
Kankan
Guinea
9,924 km
6,167 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,924 km
6,167 mi / 5,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KNN KTM
Airport Name Kankan Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KNN KTM
ICAO Code GUXN VNKT
City Kankan Kathmandu
Country Guinea Nepal
Timezone Africa/Conakry Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,234 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kankan (KNN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,924 kilometers (6,167 miles / 5,359 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 Guinea 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 19:04 in Kankan, it's 00:49 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 3,156 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kankan Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kankan (KNN) follows a heading of 281° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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