KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,247 km
5,124 miles
LLE
Malelane
South Africa
Distance
8,247 km
5,124 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LLE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Riverside Airport
IATA Code KTM LLE
ICAO Code VNKT FAMN
City Kathmandu Malelane
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -25.430000, 31.580000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Malelane (LLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa is 8,247 kilometers (5,124 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Nepal with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Kathmandu, it's 15:13 in Malelane. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,366 feet between the two airports. Riverside Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Malelane (LLE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Riverside Airport (LLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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