GUD
Goundam
Mali
9,072 km
5,637 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,072 km
5,637 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GUD KTM
Airport Name Goundam Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GUD KTM
ICAO Code GAGM VNKT
City Goundam Kathmandu
Country Mali Nepal
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 866 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 16.360000, -3.600000 27.700000, 85.360000

Goundam (GUD) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goundam Airport (GUD) in Goundam, Mali to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,072 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Mali 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 23:00 in Goundam, it's 04:45 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 3,524 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Goundam Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Goundam (GUD) follows a heading of 284° (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 Goundam Airport (GUD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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