ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
2,219 km
1,379 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,219 km
1,379 mi / 1,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ACJ KTM
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ACJ KTM
ICAO Code VCCA VNKT
City Anuradhapura Kathmandu
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 324 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 27.700000, 85.360000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,219 kilometers (1,379 miles / 1,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Anuradhapura, it's 18:56 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,066 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Anuradhapura Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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