KSY
Kars
Turkey
4,097 km
2,546 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,097 km
2,546 mi / 2,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
97°
east

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KSY KTM
Airport Name Kars Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KSY KTM
ICAO Code LTCF VNKT
City Kars Kathmandu
Country Turkey Nepal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,889 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kars (KSY) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,097 kilometers (2,546 miles / 2,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Kars, it's 19:40 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,499 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 302° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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