KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
988 km
614 miles
KTU
Kota Airport
India
Distance
988 km
614 mi / 533 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM KTU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kota Airport
IATA Code KTM KTU
ICAO Code VNKT VIKO
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal India
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,390 ft 896 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.160000, 75.850000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kota Airport (KTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kota Airport (KTU) in Kota Airport, India is 988 kilometers (614 miles / 533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Kathmandu, it's 13:26 in Kota Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,494 feet between the two airports. Kota Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kota Airport (KTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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