KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,719 km
3,553 miles
TIE
Tippi
Ethiopia
Distance
5,719 km
3,553 mi / 3,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TIE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tippi Airport
IATA Code KTM TIE
ICAO Code VNKT HATP
City Kathmandu Tippi
Country Nepal Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 7.200000, 35.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tippi (TIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tippi Airport (TIE) in Tippi, Ethiopia is 5,719 kilometers (3,553 miles / 3,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:20 in Kathmandu, it's 16:35 in Tippi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,290 feet between the two airports. Tippi Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tippi (TIE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 60° (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 Tippi Airport (TIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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