KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,918 km
3,678 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
5,918 km
3,678 mi / 3,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM UAS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code KTM UAS
ICAO Code VNKT HKSB
City Kathmandu Samburu South
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.530000, 37.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 5,918 kilometers (3,678 miles / 3,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Kenya. 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 01:22 in Kathmandu, it's 22:37 in Samburu South.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,095 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 55° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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