HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
2,233 km
1,388 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,233 km
1,388 mi / 1,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HIM KTM
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HIM KTM
ICAO Code VCCH VNKT
City Hingurakgoda Kathmandu
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 170 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 27.700000, 85.360000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,233 kilometers (1,388 miles / 1,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 21:02 in Hingurakgoda, it's 21:17 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,220 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Minneriya Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 193° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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