KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,601 km
5,965 miles
TFN
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
9,601 km
5,965 mi / 5,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
300°
west northwest

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KTM TFN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tenerife Norte Airport
IATA Code KTM TFN
ICAO Code VNKT GCXO
City Kathmandu Tenerife Island
Country Nepal Spain
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,076 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 28.480000, -16.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 9,601 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Kathmandu, it's 21:15 in Tenerife Island. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,314 feet between the two airports. Tenerife Norte Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFN) 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 Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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