KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,158 km
3,826 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
6,158 km
3,826 mi / 3,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TGT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code KTM TGT
ICAO Code VNKT HTTG
City Kathmandu Tanga
Country Nepal Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,390 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 6,158 kilometers (3,826 miles / 3,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Tanzania. 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 07:42 in Kathmandu, it's 04:57 in Tanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,261 feet between the two airports. Tanga Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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