DKR
Dakar
Senegal
10,468 km
6,504 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
10,468 km
6,504 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR KTM
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DKR KTM
ICAO Code GOOY VNKT
City Dakar Kathmandu
Country Senegal Nepal
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 85 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 27.700000, 85.360000

Dakar (DKR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 10,468 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Senegal 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 20:25 in Dakar, it's 02:10 in Kathmandu. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,305 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 289° (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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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