The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) in Yüksekova, Turkey is 3,969 kilometers (2,466 miles / 2,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:15 in Kathmandu, it's 17:30 in Yüksekova.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,706 feet between the two airports. Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yüksekova (YKO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 94° (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 Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.