# Distance from Jiri (JIR) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 85 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 85 km / 53 mi / 46 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 276° (west)
- **Return heading**: 96° (east)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Nepal)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:06 in Jiri, it's 20:06 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,610 ft (KTM is lower than JIR)

## Airports

### [Jiri Airport (JIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jir-jiri-jiri-airport/1ef266df-f2f0-6e5c-8bc9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jiri, Nepal
- ICAO: VNJI
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.620000, 86.220000
- Elevation: 6,000 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.

## Related

- [Jiri Airport (JIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jir-jiri-jiri-airport/1ef266df-f2f0-6e5c-8bc9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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