KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,909 km
5,536 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,909 km
5,536 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM XPA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code KTM XPA
ICAO Code VNKT DFEP
City Kathmandu Pama
Country Nepal Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,390 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.250000, 0.700000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 8,909 kilometers (5,536 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 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 23:13 in Kathmandu, it's 17:28 in Pama. 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 3,691 feet between the two airports. Pama Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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