KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,001 km
3,729 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
6,001 km
3,729 mi / 3,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NYK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code KTM NYK
ICAO Code VNKT HKNY
City Kathmandu Nanyuki
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 6,001 kilometers (3,729 miles / 3,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Kenya. 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 16:16 in Kathmandu, it's 13:31 in Nanyuki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,860 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 55° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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