ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
5,406 km
3,359 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,406 km
3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABS KTM
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ABS KTM
ICAO Code HEBL VNKT
City Abu Simbel Kathmandu
Country Egypt Nepal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 616 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 27.700000, 85.360000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,406 kilometers (3,359 miles / 2,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 09:11 in Abu Simbel, it's 12:56 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 3,774 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Abu Simbel Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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