KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,190 km
5,710 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,190 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM XLU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code KTM XLU
ICAO Code VNKT DFCL
City Kathmandu Leo
Country Nepal Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.100000, -2.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 9,190 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 00:13 in Kathmandu, it's 18:28 in Leo. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,209 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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