KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
1,259 km
782 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,259 km
782 mi / 680 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.75h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KDU KTM
Airport Name Skardu Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KDU KTM
ICAO Code OPSD VNKT
City Skardu Kathmandu
Country Pakistan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 75.540000 27.700000, 85.360000

Skardu (KDU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,259 kilometers (782 miles / 680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Skardu, it's 11:40 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,926 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Skardu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Skardu (KDU) follows a heading of 315° (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 Skardu Airport (KDU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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