KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
1,930 km
1,199 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,930 km
1,199 mi / 1,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

KDH KTM
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KDH KTM
ICAO Code OAKN VNKT
City N/A Kathmandu
Country Afghanistan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,337 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,930 kilometers (1,199 miles / 1,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 23:37 in Kandahar Airport, it's 00:52 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 287° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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