DEL
New Delhi
India
816 km
507 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
816 km
507 mi / 440 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
95°
east

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DEL KTM
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DEL KTM
ICAO Code VIDP VNKT
City New Delhi Kathmandu
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 777 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 27.700000, 85.360000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 816 kilometers (507 miles / 440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in New Delhi, it's 12:50 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,613 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 279° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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