KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,103 km
3,792 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,103 km
3,792 mi / 3,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM WIL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code KTM WIL
ICAO Code VNKT HKNW
City Kathmandu Nairobi
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,103 kilometers (3,792 miles / 3,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 20:39 in Kathmandu, it's 17:54 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,146 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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