ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
4,104 km
2,550 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,104 km
2,550 mi / 2,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ELQ KTM
Airport Name Gassim Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ELQ KTM
ICAO Code OEGS VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Saudi Arabia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,126 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 27.700000, 85.360000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,104 kilometers (2,550 miles / 2,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 23:12 in Gassim Airport, it's 01:57 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,264 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 278° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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