KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,042 km
5,619 miles
XZA
Zabre
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,042 km
5,619 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM XZA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zabre Airport
IATA Code KTM XZA
ICAO Code VNKT DFEZ
City Kathmandu Zabre
Country Nepal Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,390 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.170000, -0.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Zabre (XZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zabre Airport (XZA) in Zabre, Burkina Faso is 9,042 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 00:00 in Kathmandu, it's 18:15 in Zabre. 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 3,504 feet between the two airports. Zabre Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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