KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,224 km
3,868 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
6,224 km
3,868 mi / 3,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
240°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM ZNZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code KTM ZNZ
ICAO Code VNKT HTZA
City Kathmandu Kiembi Samaki
Country Nepal Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,390 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 6,224 kilometers (3,868 miles / 3,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Tanzania. 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 02:18 in Kathmandu, it's 23:33 in Kiembi Samaki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,336 feet between the two airports. Zanzibar Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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