DIN
Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
1,915 km
1,190 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,915 km
1,190 mi / 1,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DIN KTM
Airport Name Dien Bien Phu Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DIN KTM
ICAO Code VVDB VNKT
City Dien Bien Phu Kathmandu
Country Vietnam Nepal
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,611 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 21.400000, 103.010000 27.700000, 85.360000

Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,915 kilometers (1,190 miles / 1,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 22:11 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,779 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Dien Bien Phu Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 108° (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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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