ICN
Seoul
South Korea
3,966 km
2,464 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
3,966 km
2,464 mi / 2,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
266°
west

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ICN KTM
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ICN KTM
ICAO Code RKSI VNKT
City Seoul Kathmandu
Country South Korea Nepal
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.700000, 85.360000

Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 3,966 kilometers (2,464 miles / 2,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in Seoul, it's 04:25 in Kathmandu. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,367 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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