KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,292 km
5,153 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
8,292 km
5,153 mi / 4,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MPA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code KTM MPA
ICAO Code VNKT FYKM
City Kathmandu Mpacha
Country Nepal Namibia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 8,292 kilometers (5,153 miles / 4,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Namibia. 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 08:31 in Kathmandu, it's 04:46 in Mpacha. 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 1,246 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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