# Distance from Ranchi (IXR) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 488 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 488 km / 303 mi / 264 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 0° (north)
- **Return heading**: 180° (south)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (India) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: +0.25h (When it's 19:25 in Ranchi, it's 19:40 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,242 ft (KTM is higher than IXR)

## Airports

### [Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixr-ranchi-birsa-munda-airport/1ef266df-f0af-61ac-97f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ranchi, India
- ICAO: VERC
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 23.310000, 85.320000
- Elevation: 2,148 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 short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:25 in Ranchi, it's 19:40 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixr-ranchi-birsa-munda-airport/1ef266df-f0af-61ac-97f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)