KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,408 km
3,981 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
6,408 km
3,981 mi / 3,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM WUU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code KTM WUU
ICAO Code VNKT HSWW
City Kathmandu Wau
Country Nepal South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Juba
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 7.730000, 27.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 6,408 kilometers (3,981 miles / 3,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 South Sudan. 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 14:48 in Kathmandu, it's 11:03 in Wau. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,861 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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