KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,271 km
790 miles
XJM
Mangla
Pakistan
Distance
1,271 km
790 mi / 686 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
301°
west northwest

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KTM XJM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mangla Airport
IATA Code KTM XJM
ICAO Code VNKT OPMA
City Kathmandu Mangla
Country Nepal Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Karachi
Elevation 4,390 ft 902 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 33.050000, 73.640000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mangla (XJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mangla Airport (XJM) in Mangla, Pakistan is 1,271 kilometers (790 miles / 686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Kathmandu, it's 12:40 in Mangla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,488 feet between the two airports. Mangla Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mangla (XJM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). 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 Mangla Airport (XJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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