KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,281 km
5,767 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
9,281 km
5,767 mi / 5,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
278°
west

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KTM WZA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code KTM WZA
ICAO Code VNKT DGLW
City Kathmandu Wa
Country Nepal Ghana
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Accra
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 10.080000, -2.510000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 9,281 kilometers (5,767 miles / 5,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Ghana. 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 10:49 in Kathmandu, it's 05:04 in Wa. 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 3,330 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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