EBL
Arbil
Iraq
3,987 km
2,478 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
3,987 km
2,478 mi / 2,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

EBL KTM
Airport Name Erbil International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EBL KTM
ICAO Code ORER VNKT
City Arbil Kathmandu
Country Iraq Nepal
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,341 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 43.960000 27.700000, 85.360000

Arbil (EBL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 3,987 kilometers (2,478 miles / 2,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Iraq with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:18 in Arbil, it's 22:03 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,049 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Erbil International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Arbil (EBL) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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