IXM
Madurai
India
2,128 km
1,322 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,128 km
1,322 mi / 1,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
20°
north northeast

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IXM KTM
Airport Name Madurai Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IXM KTM
ICAO Code VOMD VNKT
City Madurai Kathmandu
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 459 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 9.830000, 78.090000 27.700000, 85.360000

Madurai (IXM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) in Madurai, India to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,128 kilometers (1,322 miles / 1,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in Madurai, it's 07:08 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,931 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Madurai Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Madurai (IXM) follows a heading of 202° (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 Madurai Airport (IXM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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