GWY
Galway
Ireland
7,845 km
4,874 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,845 km
4,874 mi / 4,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
69°
east northeast

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GWY KTM
Airport Name Galway Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GWY KTM
ICAO Code EICM VNKT
City Galway Kathmandu
Country Ireland Nepal
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 81 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 27.700000, 85.360000

Galway (GWY) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,845 kilometers (4,874 miles / 4,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Ireland 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 11:08 in Galway, it's 16:53 in Kathmandu. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,309 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Galway Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 321° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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