KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,375 km
3,340 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
5,375 km
3,340 mi / 2,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
305°
northwest

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KTM VAR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code KTM VAR
ICAO Code VNKT LBWN
City Kathmandu Varna
Country Nepal Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,390 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.230000, 27.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 5,375 kilometers (3,340 miles / 2,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Kathmandu, it's 19:58 in Varna. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,160 feet between the two airports. Varna Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Varna (VAR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 89° (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 Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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