IXR
Ranchi
India
488 km
303 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
488 km
303 mi / 264 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IXR KTM
Airport Name Birsa Munda Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IXR KTM
ICAO Code VERC VNKT
City Ranchi Kathmandu
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,148 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 23.310000, 85.320000 27.700000, 85.360000

Ranchi (IXR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) in Ranchi, India to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 488 kilometers (303 miles / 264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 14:38 in Ranchi, it's 14:53 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,242 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Birsa Munda Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ranchi (IXR) follows a heading of 180° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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