IKS
Tiksi
Russia
5,559 km
3,454 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,559 km
3,454 mi / 3,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
233°
southwest

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IKS KTM
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IKS KTM
ICAO Code UEST VNKT
City Tiksi Kathmandu
Country Russia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 26 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 27.700000, 85.360000

Tiksi (IKS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,559 kilometers (3,454 miles / 3,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Russia with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:39 in Tiksi, it's 16:24 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 4,364 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Tiksi Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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