KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,278 km
5,144 miles
MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Distance
8,278 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
230°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM MQP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
IATA Code KTM MQP
ICAO Code VNKT FAKN
City Kathmandu Mpumalanga
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,829 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -25.380000, 31.110000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mpumalanga (MQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa is 8,278 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 South Africa. 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 05:32 in Kathmandu, it's 01:47 in Mpumalanga. 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 1,561 feet between the two airports. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mpumalanga (MQP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 48° (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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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