KPO
Pohang
South Korea
4,226 km
2,626 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,226 km
2,626 mi / 2,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
270°
west

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KPO KTM
Airport Name Pohang Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KPO KTM
ICAO Code RKTH VNKT
City Pohang Kathmandu
Country South Korea Nepal
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 70 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 27.700000, 85.360000

Pohang (KPO) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,226 kilometers (2,626 miles / 2,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Pohang, it's 02:19 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 4,320 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Pohang Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 66° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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