KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,796 km
1,737 miles
PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
Distance
2,796 km
1,737 mi / 1,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
118°
east southeast

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KTM PXU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pleiku Airport
IATA Code KTM PXU
ICAO Code VNKT VVPK
City Kathmandu Pleiku
Country Nepal Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,434 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 14.000000, 108.020000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pleiku (PXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 2,796 kilometers (1,737 miles / 1,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Kathmandu, it's 05:47 in Pleiku.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,956 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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