EML
Emmen Airport
Switzerland
6,850 km
4,256 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
6,850 km
4,256 mi / 3,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
79°
east

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Airport Comparison

EML KTM
Airport Name Emmen Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EML KTM
ICAO Code LSME VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Switzerland Nepal
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,400 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 47.090000, 8.310000 27.700000, 85.360000

Emmen Airport (EML) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emmen Airport (EML) in Emmen Airport, Switzerland to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 6,850 kilometers (4,256 miles / 3,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Switzerland with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:48 in Emmen Airport, it's 02:33 in Kathmandu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,990 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Emmen Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Emmen Airport (EML) follows a heading of 311° (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 Emmen Airport (EML) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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