KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,059 km
3,765 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
6,059 km
3,765 mi / 3,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM UKA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code KTM UKA
ICAO Code VNKT HKUK
City Kathmandu Ukunda
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 6,059 kilometers (3,765 miles / 3,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Kenya. 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 05:28 in Kathmandu, it's 02:43 in Ukunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,292 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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