KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,771 km
5,450 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,771 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM XKA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code KTM XKA
ICAO Code VNKT DFEL
City Kathmandu Kantchari
Country Nepal Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,390 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 12.470000, 1.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 8,771 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 08:27 in Kathmandu, it's 02:42 in Kantchari. 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 3,511 feet between the two airports. Kantchari Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kantchari (XKA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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