KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,272 km
5,140 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
8,272 km
5,140 mi / 4,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SJQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code KTM SJQ
ICAO Code VNKT FLSS
City Kathmandu Sesheke
Country Nepal Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 8,272 kilometers (5,140 miles / 4,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Zambia. 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 02:46 in Kathmandu, it's 23:01 in Sesheke. 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. Sesheke Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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