KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,223 km
5,109 miles
LTA
Tzaneen
South Africa
Distance
8,223 km
5,109 mi / 4,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LTA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tzaneen Airport
IATA Code KTM LTA
ICAO Code VNKT FATZ
City Kathmandu Tzaneen
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,914 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.820000, 30.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tzaneen (LTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tzaneen Airport (LTA) in Tzaneen, South Africa is 8,223 kilometers (5,109 miles / 4,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 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 06:43 in Kathmandu, it's 02:58 in Tzaneen. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,476 feet between the two airports. Tzaneen Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tzaneen (LTA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Tzaneen Airport (LTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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