KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,056 km
2,520 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
4,056 km
2,520 mi / 2,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM VAN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code KTM VAN
ICAO Code VNKT LTCI
City Kathmandu Van
Country Nepal Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.470000, 43.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 4,056 kilometers (2,520 miles / 2,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in Kathmandu, it's 02:08 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,090 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 94° (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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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