KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,309 km
3,299 miles
NDE
Mandera
Kenya
Distance
5,309 km
3,299 mi / 2,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NDE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mandera Airport
IATA Code KTM NDE
ICAO Code VNKT HKMA
City Kathmandu Mandera
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 805 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 3.930000, 41.850000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mandera (NDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya is 5,309 kilometers (3,299 miles / 2,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:47 in Kathmandu, it's 16:02 in Mandera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,585 feet between the two airports. Mandera Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mandera (NDE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 55° (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 Mandera Airport (NDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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