KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,798 km
5,467 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,798 km
5,467 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TMQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code KTM TMQ
ICAO Code VNKT DFEM
City Kathmandu Tambao
Country Nepal Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,390 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 14.800000, 0.050000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 8,798 kilometers (5,467 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 18:31 in Kathmandu, it's 12:46 in Tambao. 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 3,570 feet between the two airports. Tambao Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tambao (TMQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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