KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,906 km
4,291 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
6,906 km
4,291 mi / 3,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MBI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code KTM MBI
ICAO Code VNKT HTMB
City Kathmandu Mbeya
Country Nepal Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 6,906 kilometers (4,291 miles / 3,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Tanzania. 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 19:07 in Kathmandu, it's 16:22 in Mbeya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,210 feet between the two airports. Mbeya Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbeya (MBI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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