ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
5,302 km
3,294 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,302 km
3,294 mi / 2,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

ISL KTM
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ISL KTM
ICAO Code LTBA VNKT
City Istanbul Kathmandu
Country Turkey Nepal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 163 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 27.700000, 85.360000

Istanbul (ISL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,302 kilometers (3,294 miles / 2,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Turkey with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in Istanbul, it's 12:08 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,227 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ataturk International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 302° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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