KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,582 km
5,954 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
9,582 km
5,954 mi / 5,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RHN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code KTM RHN
ICAO Code VNKT FYSA
City Kathmandu Rosh Pinah
Country Nepal Namibia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 9,582 kilometers (5,954 miles / 5,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Namibia. 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 20:34 in Kathmandu, it's 16:49 in Rosh Pinah. 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 2,520 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 56° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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