KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,978 km
1,851 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
2,978 km
1,851 mi / 1,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM VTG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code KTM VTG
ICAO Code VNKT VVVT
City Kathmandu Vung Tau
Country Nepal Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,390 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 10.370000, 107.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 2,978 kilometers (1,851 miles / 1,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Kathmandu, it's 22:56 in Vung Tau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,377 feet between the two airports. Vung Tau Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Vung Tau (VTG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 313° (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 Vung Tau Airport (VTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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