KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,166 km
6,317 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
10,166 km
6,317 mi / 5,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SMY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code KTM SMY
ICAO Code VNKT GOTS
City Kathmandu Simenti
Country Nepal Senegal
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,390 ft 171 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 13.050000, -13.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 10,166 kilometers (6,317 miles / 5,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Senegal. 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 15:46 in Kathmandu, it's 10:01 in Simenti. 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 4,219 feet between the two airports. Simenti Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Simenti (SMY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 61° (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 Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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