KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,299 km
6,400 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
10,299 km
6,400 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM XLS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code KTM XLS
ICAO Code VNKT GOSS
City Kathmandu Saint Louis
Country Nepal Senegal
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,390 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 16.050000, -16.460000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 10,299 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Senegal. 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 17:49 in Kathmandu, it's 12:04 in Saint Louis. 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Saint Louis Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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