KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,710 km
6,034 miles
THT
Tamchakett
Mauritania
Distance
9,710 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM THT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tamchakett Airport
IATA Code KTM THT
ICAO Code VNKT GQNT
City Kathmandu Tamchakett
Country Nepal Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,390 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.230000, -10.820000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tamchakett (THT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tamchakett Airport (THT) in Tamchakett, Mauritania is 9,710 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 00:19 in Kathmandu, it's 18:34 in Tamchakett. 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 3,770 feet between the two airports. Tamchakett Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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