KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,696 km
6,025 miles
TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
Distance
9,696 km
6,025 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TIY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tidjikja Airport
IATA Code KTM TIY
ICAO Code VNKT GQND
City Kathmandu Tidjikja
Country Nepal Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,363 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.570000, -11.420000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tidjikja (TIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 9,696 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Mauritania. 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 03:22 in Kathmandu, it's 21:37 in Tidjikja. 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 3,027 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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