KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,385 km
2,725 miles
KUM
Yakushima Airport
Japan
Distance
4,385 km
2,725 mi / 2,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
75°
east northeast

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KTM KUM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yakushima Airport
IATA Code KTM KUM
ICAO Code VNKT RJFC
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 124 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.390000, 130.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yakushima Airport (KUM) in Yakushima Airport, Japan is 4,385 kilometers (2,725 miles / 2,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Kathmandu, it's 14:07 in Yakushima Airport. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,266 feet between the two airports. Yakushima Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Yakushima Airport (KUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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