KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,195 km
6,335 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
10,195 km
6,335 mi / 5,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM UCN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code KTM UCN
ICAO Code VNKT GLBU
City Kathmandu Buchanan
Country Nepal Liberia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 4,390 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.170000, -9.280000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 10,195 kilometers (6,335 miles / 5,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Liberia. 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 05:50 in Kathmandu, it's 00:05 in Buchanan. 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 4,349 feet between the two airports. Buchanan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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