KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,885 km
5,521 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
8,885 km
5,521 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TCU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code KTM TCU
ICAO Code VNKT FATN
City Kathmandu Homeward
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 8,885 kilometers (5,521 miles / 4,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 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 16:19 in Kathmandu, it's 12:34 in Homeward. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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