KET
Kengtung
Myanmar
1,609 km
1,000 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,609 km
1,000 mi / 869 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
299°
west northwest

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KET KTM
Airport Name Kengtung Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KET KTM
ICAO Code VYKG VNKT
City Kengtung Kathmandu
Country Myanmar Nepal
Timezone Asia/Yangon Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,798 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 21.300000, 99.640000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kengtung (KET) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kengtung Airport (KET) in Kengtung, Myanmar to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,609 kilometers (1,000 miles / 869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Myanmar with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Kengtung, it's 16:47 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,592 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kengtung Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kengtung (KET) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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