KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,302 km
5,159 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
8,302 km
5,159 mi / 4,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NLP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code KTM NLP
ICAO Code VNKT FANS
City Kathmandu Nelspruit
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 8,302 kilometers (5,159 miles / 4,483 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 06:54 in Kathmandu, it's 03:09 in Nelspruit. 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 1,515 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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