KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,793 km
1,735 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
2,793 km
1,735 mi / 1,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TCX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code KTM TCX
ICAO Code VNKT OIMT
City Kathmandu Tabas
Country Nepal Iran
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.670000, 56.890000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 2,793 kilometers (1,735 miles / 1,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Kathmandu, it's 14:51 in Tabas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,078 feet between the two airports. Tabas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tabas (TCX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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