KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,125 km
3,184 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
5,125 km
3,184 mi / 2,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MGQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code KTM MGQ
ICAO Code VNKT HCMM
City Kathmandu Mogadishu
Country Nepal Somalia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 4,390 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 2.010000, 45.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 5,125 kilometers (3,184 miles / 2,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Somalia. 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 20:58 in Kathmandu, it's 18:13 in Mogadishu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,361 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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