KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,480 km
5,269 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
8,480 km
5,269 mi / 4,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VYD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code KTM VYD
ICAO Code VNKT FAVY
City Kathmandu Vryheid
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 8,480 kilometers (5,269 miles / 4,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 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 23:20 in Kathmandu, it's 19:35 in Vryheid. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 48° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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