KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,610 km
3,486 miles
NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
Distance
5,610 km
3,486 mi / 3,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM NDM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code KTM NDM
ICAO Code VNKT HAMN
City Kathmandu Mendi
Country Nepal Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 9.770000, 35.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mendi (NDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia is 5,610 kilometers (3,486 miles / 3,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 18:44 in Kathmandu, it's 15:59 in Mendi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,110 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi (NDM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Mendi Airport (NDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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