KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,308 km
3,920 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
6,308 km
3,920 mi / 3,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MFA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code KTM MFA
ICAO Code VNKT HTMA
City Kathmandu Mafia Island
Country Nepal Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,390 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 6,308 kilometers (3,920 miles / 3,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 17:15 in Kathmandu, it's 14:30 in Mafia Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,330 feet between the two airports. Mafia Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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