KIX
Osaka
Japan
4,762 km
2,959 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,762 km
2,959 mi / 2,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

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KIX KTM
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KIX KTM
ICAO Code RJBB VNKT
City Osaka Kathmandu
Country Japan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 26 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 27.700000, 85.360000

Osaka (KIX) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,762 kilometers (2,959 miles / 2,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 20:21 in Osaka, it's 17:06 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 4,364 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Osaka (KIX) 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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