KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,375 km
5,204 miles
PZL
Phinda
South Africa
Distance
8,375 km
5,204 mi / 4,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PZL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zulu Inyala Airport
IATA Code KTM PZL
ICAO Code VNKT FADQ
City Kathmandu Phinda
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.850000, 32.310000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Phinda (PZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) in Phinda, South Africa is 8,375 kilometers (5,204 miles / 4,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 13:30 in Kathmandu, it's 09:45 in Phinda. 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 4,230 feet between the two airports. Zulu Inyala Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Phinda (PZL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 47° (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 Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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