KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,513 km
5,911 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
9,513 km
5,911 mi / 5,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TMD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code KTM TMD
ICAO Code VNKT GQNH
City Kathmandu Timbedra
Country Nepal Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,390 ft 692 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 16.230000, -8.170000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 9,513 kilometers (5,911 miles / 5,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 22:00 in Kathmandu, it's 16:15 in Timbedra. 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 3,698 feet between the two airports. Timbedra Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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