# Distance from Ilam (IIL) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 3,762 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,762 km / 2,338 mi / 2,031 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 89° (east)
- **Return heading**: 290° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: +2.25h (When it's 02:51 in Ilam, it's 05:06 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 14 ft (KTM is lower than IIL)

## Airports

### [Ilam Airport (IIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iil-ilam-ilam-airport/1ef266df-7d36-6432-9273-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ilam, Iran
- ICAO: OICI
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 46.400000
- Elevation: 4,404 ft

### [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO: VNKT
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.700000, 85.360000
- Elevation: 4,390 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:51 in Ilam, it's 05:06 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Ilam Airport (IIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iil-ilam-ilam-airport/1ef266df-7d36-6432-9273-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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