KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,424 km
1,506 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
2,424 km
1,506 mi / 1,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

KTM WRZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code KTM WRZ
ICAO Code VNKT VCCW
City Kathmandu Weerawila
Country Nepal Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,390 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 6.250000, 81.240000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 2,424 kilometers (1,506 miles / 1,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:14 in Kathmandu, it's 09:59 in Weerawila.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,340 feet between the two airports. Wirawila Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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