KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,319 km
5,169 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
8,319 km
5,169 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM NKS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code KTM NKS
ICAO Code VNKT FKAN
City Kathmandu Nkongsamba
Country Nepal Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Douala
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.950000, 9.930000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 8,319 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Cameroon. 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 20:57 in Kathmandu, it's 16:12 in Nkongsamba. 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 1,749 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nkongsamba (NKS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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