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Flight Distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Johannesburg (JNB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KTMVNKT
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,550 km5,313 miles • 4,617 NM
Destination Airport
FAORJNB
Johannesburg, South Africa
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Direct Distance
8,550 km
5,313 Statute Miles
4,617 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 34m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
770 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
231° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 34m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 48m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 57m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 NP→🇿🇦 South Africa
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
- City / Country: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO Code: VNKT
- Coordinates: 27.6966°, 85.3591°
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Elevation: 4390 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- City / Country: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FAOR
- Coordinates: -26.1401°, 28.2468°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 5558 ft
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