KTL
Kitale
Kenya
6,127 km
3,807 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,127 km
3,807 mi / 3,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTL KTM
Airport Name Kitale Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KTL KTM
ICAO Code HKKT VNKT
City Kitale Kathmandu
Country Kenya Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,070 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kitale (KTL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,127 kilometers (3,807 miles / 3,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Kenya 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 13:31 in Kitale, it's 16:16 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,680 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Kitale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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