IKA
Tehran
Iran
3,335 km
2,072 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
3,335 km
2,072 mi / 1,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

IKA KTM
Airport Name Imam Khomeini International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IKA KTM
ICAO Code OIIE VNKT
City Tehran Kathmandu
Country Iran Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,305 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 51.150000 27.700000, 85.360000

Tehran (IKA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 3,335 kilometers (2,072 miles / 1,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Tehran, it's 02:05 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,085 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Tehran (IKA) follows a heading of 294° (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 Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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