# Distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Matsumoto (MMJ)

> 4,988 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,988 km / 3,099 mi / 2,693 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 275° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nepal) → Japan
- **Time difference**: +3.25h (When it's 03:40 in Kathmandu, it's 06:55 in Matsumoto)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,208 ft (MMJ is lower than KTM)

## Airports

### [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO: VNKT
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.700000, 85.360000
- Elevation: 4,390 ft

### [Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmj-matsumoto-matsumoto-airport/1ef266df-8b26-61b4-89cb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matsumoto, Japan
- ICAO: RJAF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 36.170000, 137.920000
- Elevation: 2,182 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:40 in Kathmandu, it's 06:55 in Matsumoto.
The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmj-matsumoto-matsumoto-airport/1ef266df-8b26-61b4-89cb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)