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Marseille → Kathmandu Flight Time,

A direct flight from Marseille (MRS) to Kathmandu (KTM) covers about 7,178 km (≈ 4,460 mi) and takes roughly 9h 2m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +4.75 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteMRS → KTM
Distance7,178 km · 4,460 mi
Estimated flight time9h 2m
Time differenceUTC+4.75

Inputs

MRSMarseille Provence AirportKTMKathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
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Estimated flight time
9h 2m

Fastest one-stop via Nice (NCE): 11h 6m incl. 90-min connection

Route
7,178 kmMRSMarseilleKTMKathmandu
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
9h 2m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
7,178 km
4,460 mi
Time difference from Marseille
+4.75h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 4.75h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 4.75h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Marseille → Kathmandu Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
23:47 · same day
10:00 → 23:47
local time: UTC+4.8

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0019:47
09:0022:47
12:0001:47 (+1d)lands after midnight
15:0004:47 (+1d)lands after midnight
18:0007:47 (+1d)
23:0012:47 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 MRS · 23:47 KTM

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
57%
day/night across the flight
10:00 MRS23:47 KTM
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
14:45
Seat pick: to watch the sunset — right of the aircraftto avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (MRS)destination clock (KTM)Qibla
Dhuhr11:2616:11right of the aircraft
Asr13:0317:48right of the aircraft
Maghrib14:4519:30right of the aircraft
Isha16:1521:00right of the aircraft

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Vienna (VIE)7,242 km+1%11h 11m1h 47m + 7h 54m
Istanbul (IST)7,247 km+1%11h 11m2h 52m + 6h 49m
New Delhi (DEL)7,286 km+2%11h 15m8h 12m + 1h 33m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
783 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈37 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:30
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (MRS)10:00
  4. Lands (KTM)23:47
  5. Destination city centre00:38

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Kathmandu (KTM)

Distance to the city centre
4 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Marseille–Kathmandu route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-30 at 10:00 Marseille time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
7,178 km
4,460 mi
Estimated block time
9h 2m
Time-zone difference
UTC+4.75
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
57% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
783 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Kathmandu trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Kathmandu-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between MRS (Marseille) and KTM (Kathmandu) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 9h 2m over 7,178 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Marseille (UTC+1) vs Kathmandu (UTC+5.75).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Marseille to Kathmandu?

About 9h 2m — an estimate for 7,178 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Marseille–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 (Marseille 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 Marseille?

About the same 9h 2m (7,178 km), across a 4.75-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Marseille–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.

If I depart Marseille at 10:00, when do I land in Kathmandu?

A 9h 2m flight across a 4.75-hour time change lands around 23:47 Kathmandu local — the calculator below works it for any departure time.

What's the distance between Marseille and Kathmandu?

Roughly 7,178 km (4,460 mi) great-circle between Marseille Provence Airport and Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.