HKT
Phuket
Thailand
2,569 km
1,596 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,569 km
1,596 mi / 1,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
330°
north northwest

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HKT KTM
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HKT KTM
ICAO Code VTSP VNKT
City Phuket Kathmandu
Country Thailand Nepal
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 82 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 27.700000, 85.360000

Phuket (HKT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,569 kilometers (1,596 miles / 1,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:07 in Phuket, it's 23:52 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,308 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Phuket International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 146° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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