KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,870 km
3,647 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
5,870 km
3,647 mi / 3,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TOB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code KTM TOB
ICAO Code VNKT HLGN
City Kathmandu Tobruk
Country Nepal Libya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 4,390 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.860000, 23.910000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 5,870 kilometers (3,647 miles / 3,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Libya. 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 05:21 in Kathmandu, it's 01:36 in Tobruk. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,871 feet between the two airports. Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 78° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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