# Distance from Makou (IMQ) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 3,970 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,970 km / 2,467 mi / 2,144 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 96° (east)
- **Return heading**: 300° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: +2.25h (When it's 01:04 in Makou, it's 03:19 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,390 ft (KTM is higher than IMQ)

## Airports

### [Makou Airport (IMQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imq-makou-makou-airport/1ef266df-7e84-6136-bfdb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makou, Iran
- ICAO: OITU
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 39.330000, 44.430000
- Elevation: 0 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 01:04 in Makou, it's 03:19 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Makou Airport (IMQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imq-makou-makou-airport/1ef266df-7e84-6136-bfdb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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