KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,590 km
3,473 miles
OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
Distance
5,590 km
3,473 mi / 3,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM OYL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Moyale Airport
IATA Code KTM OYL
ICAO Code VNKT HKMY
City Kathmandu Moyale (Lower)
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,790 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 3.470000, 39.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 5,590 kilometers (3,473 miles / 3,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 04:23 in Kathmandu, it's 01:38 in Moyale (Lower).

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,600 feet between the two airports. Moyale Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 56° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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