FRU
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
1,968 km
1,223 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,968 km
1,223 mi / 1,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FRU KTM
Airport Name Manas International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FRU KTM
ICAO Code UCFM VNKT
City Bishkek Kathmandu
Country Kyrgyzstan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Bishkek Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,090 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 43.060000, 74.480000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bishkek (FRU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,968 kilometers (1,223 miles / 1,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Bishkek, it's 22:31 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,300 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Manas International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bishkek (FRU) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Manas International Airport (FRU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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