KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,007 km
6,218 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
10,007 km
6,218 mi / 5,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM NIA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code KTM NIA
ICAO Code VNKT GLNA
City Kathmandu Nimba
Country Nepal Liberia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 7.500000, -8.600000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 10,007 kilometers (6,218 miles / 5,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Liberia. 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 12:09 in Kathmandu, it's 06:24 in Nimba. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,758 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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