KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,273 km
2,034 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
3,273 km
2,034 mi / 1,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM KUL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KTM KUL
ICAO Code VNKT WMKK
City Kathmandu Kuala Lumpur
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,390 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 3,273 kilometers (2,034 miles / 1,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Kathmandu, it's 15:26 in Kuala Lumpur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,321 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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