KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,556 km
1,588 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
2,556 km
1,588 mi / 1,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM PLX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code KTM PLX
ICAO Code VNKT UASS
City Kathmandu Semey
Country Nepal Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Almaty
Elevation 4,390 ft 759 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 50.350000, 80.230000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 2,556 kilometers (1,588 miles / 1,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in Kathmandu, it's 01:08 in Semey.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,631 feet between the two airports. Semey International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Semey (PLX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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