KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
9,003 km
5,594 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
51°
northeast

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KIM KTM
Airport Name Kimberley Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KIM KTM
ICAO Code FAKM VNKT
City Kimberley Kathmandu
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,950 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -28.800000, 24.770000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kimberley (KIM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 South Africa 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 07:39 in Kimberley, it's 11:24 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kimberley (KIM) follows a heading of 231° (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 Kimberley Airport (KIM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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