KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,823 km
5,482 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
8,823 km
5,482 mi / 4,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
228°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM SKQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code KTM SKQ
ICAO Code VNKT FXSK
City Kathmandu Sekakes
Country Nepal Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 8,823 kilometers (5,482 miles / 4,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Lesotho. 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 05:08 in Kathmandu, it's 01:23 in Sekakes. 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 1,310 feet between the two airports. Sekakes 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 Sekakes (SKQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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