Airport Comparison
| HER | KTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| IATA Code | HER | KTM |
| ICAO Code | LGIR | VNKT |
| City | Heraklion | Kathmandu |
| Country | Greece | Nepal |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Elevation | 115 ft | 4,390 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.340000, 25.180000 | 27.700000, 85.360000 |
Heraklion (HER) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,681 kilometers (3,530 miles / 3,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 Greece 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 10:56 in Heraklion, it's 14:41 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 4,275 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.
The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 295° (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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.