KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,571 km
5,947 miles
OUZ
Zouerate
Mauritania
Distance
9,571 km
5,947 mi / 5,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
294°
west northwest

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KTM OUZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tazadit Airport
IATA Code KTM OUZ
ICAO Code VNKT GQPZ
City Kathmandu Zouerate
Country Nepal Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,129 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 22.760000, -12.480000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Zouerate (OUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tazadit Airport (OUZ) in Zouerate, Mauritania is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Mauritania. 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 11:09 in Kathmandu, it's 05:24 in Zouerate. 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 3,261 feet between the two airports. Tazadit Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Zouerate (OUZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Tazadit Airport (OUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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