BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
2,256 km
1,402 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,256 km
1,402 mi / 1,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BTC KTM
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BTC KTM
ICAO Code VCCB VNKT
City Batticaloa Kathmandu
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 20 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 27.700000, 85.360000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,256 kilometers (1,402 miles / 1,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Batticaloa, it's 16:50 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,370 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Batticaloa Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 191° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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