KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,070 km
5,636 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM OUA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code KTM OUA
ICAO Code VNKT DFFD
City Kathmandu Ouagadougou
Country Nepal Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 12.350000, -1.510000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 18:20 in Kathmandu, it's 12:35 in Ouagadougou. 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 3,353 feet between the two airports. Ouagadougou Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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