KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,609 km
3,485 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
5,609 km
3,485 mi / 3,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM WJR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code KTM WJR
ICAO Code VNKT HKWJ
City Kathmandu Wajir
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 1.730000, 40.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 5,609 kilometers (3,485 miles / 3,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 19:10 in Kathmandu, it's 16:25 in Wajir.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,620 feet between the two airports. Wajir Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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