KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,990 km
2,479 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
3,990 km
2,479 mi / 2,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM KWJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code KTM KWJ
ICAO Code VNKT RKJJ
City Kathmandu Gwangju
Country Nepal South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,390 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.130000, 126.810000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 3,990 kilometers (2,479 miles / 2,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 09:48 in Kathmandu, it's 13:03 in Gwangju. 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 4,351 feet between the two airports. Gwangju Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 270° (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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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