KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,666 km
4,764 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
7,666 km
4,764 mi / 4,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MIU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code KTM MIU
ICAO Code VNKT DNMA
City Kathmandu Maiduguri
Country Nepal Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.860000, 13.080000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 7,666 kilometers (4,764 miles / 4,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Nigeria. 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 06:56 in Kathmandu, it's 02:11 in Maiduguri. 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 3,291 feet between the two airports. Maiduguri International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Maiduguri (MIU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 65° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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