KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,899 km
6,151 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
9,899 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM ZSS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code KTM ZSS
ICAO Code VNKT DISS
City Kathmandu Sassandra
Country Nepal Ivory Coast
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 4,390 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.930000, -6.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 9,899 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 22:29 in Kathmandu, it's 16:44 in Sassandra. 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 4,187 feet between the two airports. Sassandra Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sassandra (ZSS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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