KOI
Orkney Islands
United Kingdom
7,301 km
4,537 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,301 km
4,537 mi / 3,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Europe/London
Heading
76°
east northeast

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KOI KTM
Airport Name Kirkwall Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KOI KTM
ICAO Code EGPA VNKT
City Orkney Islands Kathmandu
Country United Kingdom Nepal
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 50 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 58.960000, -2.900000 27.700000, 85.360000

Orkney Islands (KOI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,301 kilometers (4,537 miles / 3,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Orkney Islands, it's 02:11 in Kathmandu. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,340 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kirkwall Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Orkney Islands (KOI) follows a heading of 326° (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 Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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