KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,045 km
6,242 miles
TXU
Tabou
Ivory Coast
Distance
10,045 km
6,242 mi / 5,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TXU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tabou Airport
IATA Code KTM TXU
ICAO Code VNKT DITB
City Kathmandu Tabou
Country Nepal Ivory Coast
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 4,390 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.440000, -7.360000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tabou (TXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tabou Airport (TXU) in Tabou, Ivory Coast is 10,045 kilometers (6,242 miles / 5,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 16:46 in Kathmandu, it's 11:01 in Tabou. 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 4,351 feet between the two airports. Tabou Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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