KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,974 km
2,469 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
3,974 km
2,469 mi / 2,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
66°
east northeast

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KTM KUV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code KTM KUV
ICAO Code VNKT RKJK
City Kathmandu Kunsan
Country Nepal South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,390 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.900000, 126.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 3,974 kilometers (2,469 miles / 2,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Kathmandu, it's 03:44 in Kunsan. 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 4,361 feet between the two airports. Kunsan Air Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kunsan (KUV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 269° (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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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