KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,643 km
2,263 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,643 km
2,263 mi / 1,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM KWI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KTM KWI
ICAO Code VNKT OKKK
City Kathmandu Kuwait City
Country Nepal Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,390 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,643 kilometers (2,263 miles / 1,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Kathmandu, it's 06:46 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,184 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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