KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,175 km
1,352 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,175 km
1,352 mi / 1,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
192°
south southwest

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KTM TRR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code KTM TRR
ICAO Code VNKT VCCT
City Kathmandu Trincomalee
Country Nepal Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,390 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 8.540000, 81.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 2,175 kilometers (1,352 miles / 1,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:22 in Kathmandu, it's 14:07 in Trincomalee.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,384 feet between the two airports. China-Bay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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