KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,337 km
4,559 miles
MFU
Mfuwe
Zambia
Distance
7,337 km
4,559 mi / 3,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MFU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mfuwe Airport
IATA Code KTM MFU
ICAO Code VNKT FLMF
City Kathmandu Mfuwe
Country Nepal Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,853 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.260000, 31.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mfuwe (MFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe, Zambia is 7,337 kilometers (4,559 miles / 3,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Zambia. 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 19:00 in Kathmandu, it's 15:15 in Mfuwe. 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 2,537 feet between the two airports. Mfuwe Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mfuwe (MFU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Mfuwe Airport (MFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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