KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,545 km
2,824 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,545 km
2,824 mi / 2,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MED
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code KTM MED
ICAO Code VNKT OEMA
City Kathmandu Medina
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.550000, 39.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 4,545 kilometers (2,824 miles / 2,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:03 in Kathmandu, it's 06:18 in Medina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,239 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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