KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,032 km
6,233 miles
MAX
Matam
Senegal
Distance
10,032 km
6,233 mi / 5,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MAX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ouro Sogui Airport
IATA Code KTM MAX
ICAO Code VNKT GOSM
City Kathmandu Matam
Country Nepal Senegal
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,390 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 15.590000, -13.320000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Matam (MAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) in Matam, Senegal is 10,032 kilometers (6,233 miles / 5,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Senegal. 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 00:03 in Kathmandu, it's 18:18 in Matam. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,305 feet between the two airports. Ouro Sogui Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Matam (MAX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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