Kathmandu to Johannesburg Flights (KTM to JNB)

Route Reference

Kathmandu to Johannesburg

KTM

Kathmandu

⟶

JNB

Johannesburg

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

Airlines Based in Nepal or South Africa

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*KTMJNB HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kathmandu from Johannesburg?

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

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from KTM to JNB 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 Kathmandu and Johannesburg?

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

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