FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
7,162 km
4,450 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,162 km
4,450 mi / 3,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FTU KTM
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FTU KTM
ICAO Code FMSD VNKT
City Tolanaro Kathmandu
Country Madagascar Nepal
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 29 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 27.700000, 85.360000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,162 kilometers (4,450 miles / 3,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Madagascar 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 04:20 in Tolanaro, it's 07:05 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,361 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 219° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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