KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,690 km
2,293 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
3,690 km
2,293 mi / 1,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
92°
east

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KTM KYD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code KTM KYD
ICAO Code VNKT RCLY
City Kathmandu Orchid Island
Country Nepal Taiwan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Taipei
Elevation 4,390 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 22.030000, 121.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 3,690 kilometers (2,293 miles / 1,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:33 in Kathmandu, it's 21:48 in Orchid Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,346 feet between the two airports. Lanyu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Orchid Island (KYD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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