KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,038 km
6,237 miles
MCA
Macenta
Guinea
Distance
10,038 km
6,237 mi / 5,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MCA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Macenta Airport
IATA Code KTM MCA
ICAO Code VNKT GUMA
City Kathmandu Macenta
Country Nepal Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Conakry
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,690 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 8.530000, -9.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Macenta (MCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Macenta Airport (MCA) in Macenta, Guinea is 10,038 kilometers (6,237 miles / 5,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Guinea. 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 21:13 in Kathmandu, it's 15:28 in Macenta. 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 2,700 feet between the two airports. Macenta Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Macenta (MCA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Macenta Airport (MCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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