KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,656 km
5,378 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
8,656 km
5,378 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM NIM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code KTM NIM
ICAO Code VNKT DRRN
City Kathmandu Niamey
Country Nepal Niger
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Niamey
Elevation 4,390 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 13.480000, 2.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 8,656 kilometers (5,378 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Niger. 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 21:35 in Kathmandu, it's 16:50 in Niamey. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,658 feet between the two airports. Diori Hamani International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Niamey (NIM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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