AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
4,473 km
2,779 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,473 km
2,779 mi / 2,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AHB KTM
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AHB KTM
ICAO Code OEAB VNKT
City Abha Kathmandu
Country Saudi Arabia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,858 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 27.700000, 85.360000

Abha (AHB) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,473 kilometers (2,779 miles / 2,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:57 in Abha, it's 15:42 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,468 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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