KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,216 km
5,726 miles
PRK
Prieska
South Africa
Distance
9,216 km
5,726 mi / 4,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PRK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Prieska Airport
IATA Code KTM PRK
ICAO Code VNKT FAPK
City Kathmandu Prieska
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -29.680000, 22.770000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Prieska (PRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa is 9,216 kilometers (5,726 miles / 4,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:25 in Kathmandu, it's 13:40 in Prieska. 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 1,290 feet between the two airports. Prieska Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Prieska (PRK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Prieska Airport (PRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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