KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,402 km
5,842 miles
NYI
Sunyani
Ghana
Distance
9,402 km
5,842 mi / 5,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM NYI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sunyani Airport
IATA Code KTM NYI
ICAO Code VNKT DGSN
City Kathmandu Sunyani
Country Nepal Ghana
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Accra
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 7.360000, -2.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sunyani (NYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sunyani Airport (NYI) in Sunyani, Ghana is 9,402 kilometers (5,842 miles / 5,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Ghana. 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 16:32 in Kathmandu, it's 10:47 in Sunyani. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,376 feet between the two airports. Sunyani Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sunyani (NYI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Sunyani Airport (NYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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