CIP
Chipata
Zambia
7,304 km
4,538 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,304 km
4,538 mi / 3,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CIP KTM
Airport Name Chipata Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CIP KTM
ICAO Code FLCP VNKT
City Chipata Kathmandu
Country Zambia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,360 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 27.700000, 85.360000

Chipata (CIP) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,304 kilometers (4,538 miles / 3,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Zambia 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 01:21 in Chipata, it's 05:06 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 1,030 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Chipata Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chipata (CIP) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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