KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,349 km
5,188 miles
MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
8,349 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MTS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Matsapha Airport
IATA Code KTM MTS
ICAO Code VNKT FDMS
City Kathmandu Manzini
Country Nepal Eswatini
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,075 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -26.530000, 31.310000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Manzini (MTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini is 8,349 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Eswatini. 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 14:41 in Kathmandu, it's 10:56 in Manzini. 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 2,315 feet between the two airports. Matsapha Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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