KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
7,637 km
4,745 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,637 km
4,745 mi / 4,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KIW KTM
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KIW KTM
ICAO Code FLSO VNKT
City Kitwe Kathmandu
Country Zambia Nepal
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,145 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kitwe (KIW) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,637 kilometers (4,745 miles / 4,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Zambia 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 06:27 in Kitwe, it's 10:12 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 Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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