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JRO to KTM: distance & flight time
Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
3,864 mi
6,218 km · 3,358 nm
8h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,864 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 3m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRO — Kilimanjaro International Airport · Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRO
- QSI · Moshi Airport18 mi away
- ARK · Arusha Airport31 mi away
- ASV · Amboseli Airport56 mi away
- ILU · Kilaguni Airport77 mi away
Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRO from KTM?
The flight distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 3,864 miles (6,218 km, 3,358 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRO to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Kilimanjaro and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2.8 hours ahead of Kilimanjaro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRO to KTM?
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