IQA
Hit
Iraq
4,128 km
2,565 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,128 km
2,565 mi / 2,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IQA KTM
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IQA KTM
ICAO Code ORAA VNKT
City Hit Kathmandu
Country Iraq Nepal
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 618 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 27.700000, 85.360000

Hit (IQA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,128 kilometers (2,565 miles / 2,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Hit, it's 16:46 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,772 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Al Asad Air Base.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 290° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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