DES
Desroches Island
Seychelles
5,037 km
3,130 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,037 km
3,130 mi / 2,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.75h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DES KTM
Airport Name Desroches Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DES KTM
ICAO Code FSDR VNKT
City Desroches Island Kathmandu
Country Seychelles Nepal
Timezone Indian/Mahe Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 10 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -5.700000, 53.660000 27.700000, 85.360000

Desroches Island (DES) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desroches Airport (DES) in Desroches Island, Seychelles to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,037 kilometers (3,130 miles / 2,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Seychelles 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 06:47 in Desroches Island, it's 08:32 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,380 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Desroches Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Desroches Island (DES) follows a heading of 227° (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 Desroches Airport (DES) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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