KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,412 km
5,227 miles
MEK
Meknes
Morocco
Distance
8,412 km
5,227 mi / 4,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MEK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Bassatine Airport
IATA Code KTM MEK
ICAO Code VNKT GMFM
City Kathmandu Meknes
Country Nepal Morocco
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,890 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.880000, -5.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Meknes (MEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Bassatine Airport (MEK) in Meknes, Morocco is 8,412 kilometers (5,227 miles / 4,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Morocco. 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 03:30 in Kathmandu, it's 22:45 in Meknes. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,500 feet between the two airports. Bassatine Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Meknes (MEK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 66° (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 Bassatine Airport (MEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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