IWJ
Masuda
Japan
4,445 km
2,762 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,445 km
2,762 mi / 2,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

IWJ KTM
Airport Name Iwami Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IWJ KTM
ICAO Code RJOW VNKT
City Masuda Kathmandu
Country Japan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 184 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, 131.790000 27.700000, 85.360000

Masuda (IWJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,445 kilometers (2,762 miles / 2,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Masuda, it's 19:11 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 4,206 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Iwami Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Masuda (IWJ) follows a heading of 68° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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