KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,063 km
5,632 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
9,063 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SDD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code KTM SDD
ICAO Code VNKT FNUB
City Kathmandu Lubango
Country Nepal Angola
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 9,063 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Angola. 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 08:51 in Kathmandu, it's 04:06 in Lubango. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,388 feet between the two airports. Lubango 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 Lubango (SDD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 58° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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