KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,560 km
4,076 miles
NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
Distance
6,560 km
4,076 mi / 3,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NCH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nachingwea Airport
IATA Code KTM NCH
ICAO Code VNKT HTNA
City Kathmandu Nachingwea
Country Nepal Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -10.360000, 38.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nachingwea (NCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania is 6,560 kilometers (4,076 miles / 3,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 23:25 in Kathmandu, it's 20:40 in Nachingwea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,990 feet between the two airports. Nachingwea Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nachingwea (NCH) 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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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