KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,530 km
3,436 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
5,530 km
3,436 mi / 2,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MWE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code KTM MWE
ICAO Code VNKT HSMR
City Kathmandu Merowe
Country Nepal Sudan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 4,390 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.450000, 31.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 5,530 kilometers (3,436 miles / 2,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Sudan. 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 01:17 in Kathmandu, it's 21:32 in Merowe. 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 3,544 feet between the two airports. Merowe Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Merowe (MWE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 69° (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 Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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