AAC
El Arish
Egypt
4,961 km
3,083 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,961 km
3,083 mi / 2,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

AAC KTM
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AAC KTM
ICAO Code HEAR VNKT
City El Arish Kathmandu
Country Egypt Nepal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 121 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 27.700000, 85.360000

El Arish (AAC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,961 kilometers (3,083 miles / 2,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Egypt with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:05 in El Arish, it's 03:50 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,269 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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