KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,575 km
3,464 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
5,575 km
3,464 mi / 3,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MUH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code KTM MUH
ICAO Code VNKT HEMM
City Kathmandu Mersa Matruh
Country Nepal Egypt
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Cairo
Elevation 4,390 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.330000, 27.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 5,575 kilometers (3,464 miles / 3,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Egypt. 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 00:09 in Kathmandu, it's 20:24 in Mersa Matruh. 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 4,296 feet between the two airports. Mersa Matruh Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 78° (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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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