KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,326 km
1,445 miles
TFT
Taftan
Pakistan
Distance
2,326 km
1,445 mi / 1,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TFT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Taftan Airport
IATA Code KTM TFT
ICAO Code VNKT OPTT
City Kathmandu Taftan
Country Nepal Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Karachi
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,742 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 28.960000, 61.600000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Taftan (TFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Taftan Airport (TFT) in Taftan, Pakistan is 2,326 kilometers (1,445 miles / 1,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Kathmandu, it's 06:06 in Taftan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,648 feet between the two airports. Taftan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Taftan (TFT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 88° (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 Taftan Airport (TFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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