KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,094 km
2,544 miles
RNU
Ranau
Malaysia
Distance
4,094 km
2,544 mi / 2,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM RNU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ranau Airport
IATA Code KTM RNU
ICAO Code VNKT WBKR
City Kathmandu Ranau
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuching
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,800 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.950000, 116.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ranau (RNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ranau Airport (RNU) in Ranau, Malaysia is 4,094 kilometers (2,544 miles / 2,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Kathmandu, it's 09:59 in Ranau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,590 feet between the two airports. Ranau Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ranau (RNU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 310° (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 Ranau Airport (RNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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