KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,751 km
2,952 miles
TDJ
Tadjoura
Djibouti
Distance
4,751 km
2,952 mi / 2,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TDJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tadjoura Airport
IATA Code KTM TDJ
ICAO Code VNKT HDTJ
City Kathmandu Tadjoura
Country Nepal Djibouti
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 4,390 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.780000, 42.920000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tadjoura (TDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) in Tadjoura, Djibouti is 4,751 kilometers (2,952 miles / 2,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Djibouti. 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 14:57 in Kathmandu, it's 12:12 in Tadjoura.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,144 feet between the two airports. Tadjoura Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tadjoura (TDJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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