IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
1,831 km
1,137 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,831 km
1,137 mi / 988 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IKU KTM
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IKU KTM
ICAO Code UCFL VNKT
City Tamchy Kathmandu
Country Kyrgyzstan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Bishkek Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,426 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 27.700000, 85.360000

Tamchy (IKU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,831 kilometers (1,137 miles / 988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 01:33 in Tamchy, it's 01:18 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,036 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 337° (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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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