Johannesburg to Kathmandu Flights (JNB to KTM)

Route Reference

Johannesburg to Kathmandu

JNB

Johannesburg

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KTM

Kathmandu

Distance	8,550 km / 5,313 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 10.1 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Africa/Johannesburg
Destination Time Zone	Asia/Kathmandu

Airlines Based in South Africa or Nepal

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

SA South African Airways RA Nepal Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*JNBKTM HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair JNBKTM tells you the flight departs Johannesburg and arrives in Kathmandu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Johannesburg from Kathmandu?

Johannesburg (JNB) is approximately 8,550 km (5,313 miles) from Kathmandu (KTM).

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kathmandu?

A nonstop flight from JNB to KTM takes roughly 10.1 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Kathmandu?

Johannesburg is on Africa/Johannesburg and Kathmandu is on Asia/Kathmandu — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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