KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
2,472 km
1,536 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,472 km
1,536 mi / 1,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
12°
north northeast

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KCT KTM
Airport Name Koggala Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KCT KTM
ICAO Code VCCK VNKT
City Galle Kathmandu
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 10 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 27.700000, 85.360000

Galle (KCT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,472 kilometers (1,536 miles / 1,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Galle, it's 03:17 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,380 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Koggala Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Koggala Airport (KCT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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