AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
3,787 km
2,353 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
3,787 km
2,353 mi / 2,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKH KTM
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AKH KTM
ICAO Code OEPS VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Saudi Arabia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,651 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 27.700000, 85.360000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 3,787 kilometers (2,353 miles / 2,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 20:15 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,739 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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