KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,674 km
5,390 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

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KTM SZA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code KTM SZA
ICAO Code VNKT FNSO
City Kathmandu Soyo
Country Nepal Angola
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,390 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Angola. 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 14:33 in Kathmandu, it's 09:48 in Soyo. 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 4,375 feet between the two airports. Soyo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Soyo (SZA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 60° (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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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