BJR
Bahir Dar
Ethiopia
5,300 km
3,294 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,300 km
3,294 mi / 2,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJR KTM
Airport Name Bahir Dar Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BJR KTM
ICAO Code HABD VNKT
City Bahir Dar Kathmandu
Country Ethiopia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,978 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 11.610000, 37.320000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bahir Dar (BJR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,300 kilometers (3,294 miles / 2,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Ethiopia 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 10:39 in Bahir Dar, it's 13:24 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,588 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Bahir Dar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bahir Dar (BJR) follows a heading of 260° (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 Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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