KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,096 km
3,788 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
6,096 km
3,788 mi / 3,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NUU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code KTM NUU
ICAO Code VNKT HKNK
City Kathmandu Nakuru
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 6,096 kilometers (3,788 miles / 3,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Kenya. 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 00:50 in Kathmandu, it's 22:05 in Nakuru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,810 feet between the two airports. Nakuru 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 Nakuru (NUU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 55° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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