KAN
Kano
Nigeria
8,105 km
5,036 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
8,105 km
5,036 mi / 4,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.75h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KAN KTM
Airport Name Mallam Aminu International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KAN KTM
ICAO Code DNKN VNKT
City Kano Kathmandu
Country Nigeria Nepal
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,562 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 8.520000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kano (KAN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 8,105 kilometers (5,036 miles / 4,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Nigeria 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 12:02 in Kano, it's 16:47 in Kathmandu. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,828 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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