KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,257 km
781 miles
VBC
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
1,257 km
781 mi / 679 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM VBC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Chanmyathazi Airport
IATA Code KTM VBC
ICAO Code VNKT VYCZ
City Kathmandu Mandalay
Country Nepal Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,390 ft 252 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 21.940000, 96.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mandalay (VBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 1,257 kilometers (781 miles / 679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Myanmar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Kathmandu, it's 17:29 in Mandalay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,138 feet between the two airports. Chanmyathazi Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mandalay (VBC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). 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 Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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