KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,165 km
5,073 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
8,165 km
5,073 mi / 4,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
232°
southwest

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KTM THY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code KTM THY
ICAO Code VNKT FATH
City Kathmandu Thohoyandou
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 8,165 kilometers (5,073 miles / 4,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:54 in Kathmandu, it's 14:09 in Thohoyandou. 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 2,369 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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