KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,998 km
1,242 miles
TJV
Thanjavur
India
Distance
1,998 km
1,242 mi / 1,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
200°
south southwest

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KTM TJV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tanjore Air Force Base
IATA Code KTM TJV
ICAO Code VNKT VOTJ
City Kathmandu Thanjavur
Country Nepal India
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,390 ft 253 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 10.720000, 79.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Thanjavur (TJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) in Thanjavur, India is 1,998 kilometers (1,242 miles / 1,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Kathmandu, it's 13:02 in Thanjavur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,137 feet between the two airports. Tanjore Air Force Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Thanjavur (TJV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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