KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,220 km
2,622 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
4,220 km
2,622 mi / 2,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
67°
east northeast

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KTM USN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ulsan Airport
IATA Code KTM USN
ICAO Code VNKT RKPU
City Kathmandu Ulsan
Country Nepal South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,390 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.590000, 129.350000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 4,220 kilometers (2,622 miles / 2,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Kathmandu, it's 07:28 in Ulsan. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,345 feet between the two airports. Ulsan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ulsan (USN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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