KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,834 km
5,489 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
8,834 km
5,489 mi / 4,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NKU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code KTM NKU
ICAO Code VNKT FXNK
City Kathmandu Nkaus
Country Nepal Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 8,834 kilometers (5,489 miles / 4,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Lesotho. 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 09:47 in Kathmandu, it's 06:02 in Nkaus. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,231 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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