KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,525 km
5,919 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
9,525 km
5,919 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM THI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code KTM THI
ICAO Code VNKT GQNC
City Kathmandu Tichitt
Country Nepal Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,390 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.450000, -9.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 9,525 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Mauritania. 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 02:05 in Kathmandu, it's 20:20 in Tichitt. 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 3,829 feet between the two airports. Tichitt Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tichitt (THI) 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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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