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Cairo → Kathmandu Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Kathmandu (KTM) covers about 5,209 km (≈ 3,237 mi) and takes roughly 6h 43m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +3.75 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCAI → KTM
Distance5,209 km · 3,237 mi
Estimated flight time6h 43m
Time differenceUTC+3.75

Cairo → Kathmandu Flight Duration & Distance

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CAICairo International AirportKTMKathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
Estimated flight time
6h 43m
Route
5,209 kmCAICairoKTMKathmandu
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
5,209 km
3,237 mi
Time difference from Cairo
+3.75h
Next steps
Cairo → Riyadh (CAI → RUH)Cairo → Jeddah (CAI → JED)Cairo → Dammam (CAI → DMM)
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Enter your Kathmandu trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Kathmandu-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and KTM (Kathmandu) from real coordinates.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 43m over 5,209 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Cairo (UTC+2) vs Kathmandu (UTC+5.75).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kathmandu?

About 6h 43m — an estimate for 5,209 km at 850 km/h.

Which airport does the calculation use in Kathmandu?

We compute to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Cairo International Airport.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Kathmandu?

Yes, but it's issued on arrival (about $30).

When is the best time to book Cairo–Kathmandu flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Cairo to Kathmandu?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Kathmandu to Cairo?

About the same 6h 43m (5,209 km), across a 3.75-hour time change.

How is the Cairo–Kathmandu flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

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