KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,056 km
5,006 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
8,056 km
5,006 mi / 4,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
263°
west

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KTM SOE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code KTM SOE
ICAO Code VNKT FCOS
City Kathmandu Souanke
Country Nepal Congo
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 2.070000, 14.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 8,056 kilometers (5,006 miles / 4,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Congo. 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 15:46 in Kathmandu, it's 11:01 in Souanke. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,668 feet between the two airports. Souanke Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Souanke (SOE) 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 Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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