KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,067 km
5,634 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
9,067 km
5,634 mi / 4,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM UTW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code KTM UTW
ICAO Code VNKT FAQT
City Kathmandu Queenstown
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 9,067 kilometers (5,634 miles / 4,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:40 in Kathmandu, it's 23:55 in Queenstown. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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