KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,257 km
5,130 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
8,257 km
5,130 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM MKU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code KTM MKU
ICAO Code VNKT FOOK
City Kathmandu Makokou
Country Nepal Gabon
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Libreville
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 0.580000, 12.890000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 8,257 kilometers (5,130 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Gabon. 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 14:32 in Kathmandu, it's 09:47 in Makokou. 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 2,664 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Makokou (MKU) 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 Makokou Airport (MKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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