KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,074 km
5,639 miles
LMR
Lime Acres
South Africa
Distance
9,074 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LMR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
IATA Code KTM LMR
ICAO Code VNKT FALC
City Kathmandu Lime Acres
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,900 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -28.360000, 23.440000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lime Acres (LMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa is 9,074 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Nepal with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Kathmandu, it's 02:08 in Lime Acres. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lime Acres (LMR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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