KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,183 km
2,599 miles
PUS
Busan
South Korea
Distance
4,183 km
2,599 mi / 2,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
67°
east northeast

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KTM PUS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Gimhae International Airport
IATA Code KTM PUS
ICAO Code VNKT RKPK
City Kathmandu Busan
Country Nepal South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,390 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.180000, 128.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Busan (PUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea is 4,183 kilometers (2,599 miles / 2,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in Kathmandu, it's 04:32 in Busan. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,384 feet between the two airports. Gimhae International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Busan (PUS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Gimhae International Airport (PUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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