KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,827 km
6,106 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
9,827 km
6,106 mi / 5,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
296°
west northwest

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KTM VIL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code KTM VIL
ICAO Code VNKT GMMH
City Kathmandu Dakhla
Country Nepal EH
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 4,390 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 23.720000, -15.930000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 9,827 kilometers (6,106 miles / 5,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Kathmandu, it's 18:06 in Dakhla. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,354 feet between the two airports. Dakhla Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Dakhla (VIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 60° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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