KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,712 km
2,928 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
4,712 km
2,928 mi / 2,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
292°
west northwest

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KTM KYE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code KTM KYE
ICAO Code VNKT OLKA
City Kathmandu Tripoli
Country Nepal Lebanon
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Beirut
Elevation 4,390 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.590000, 36.010000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 4,712 kilometers (2,928 miles / 2,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Kathmandu, it's 11:34 in Tripoli. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,315 feet between the two airports. Rene Mouawad Air Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 85° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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