KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,444 km
3,383 miles
LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
Distance
5,444 km
3,383 mi / 2,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LED
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pulkovo Airport
IATA Code KTM LED
ICAO Code VNKT ULLI
City Kathmandu St. Petersburg
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,390 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 59.800000, 30.260000

Kathmandu (KTM) to St. Petersburg (LED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia is 5,444 kilometers (3,383 miles / 2,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:01 in Kathmandu, it's 23:16 in St. Petersburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,312 feet between the two airports. Pulkovo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from St. Petersburg (LED) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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