KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,624 km
5,980 miles
LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
Distance
9,624 km
5,980 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
237°
west southwest

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KTM LUD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Luderitz Airport
IATA Code KTM LUD
ICAO Code VNKT FYLZ
City Kathmandu Luderitz
Country Nepal Namibia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 4,390 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -26.690000, 15.240000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Luderitz (LUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia is 9,624 kilometers (5,980 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Nepal with Namibia. 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 04:23 in Kathmandu, it's 00:38 in Luderitz. 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 3,933 feet between the two airports. Luderitz Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Luderitz (LUD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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