JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
1,597 km
992 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,597 km
992 mi / 862 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAA KTM
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JAA KTM
ICAO Code OAJL VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Afghanistan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,814 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,597 kilometers (992 miles / 862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 20:21 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,576 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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