KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,843 km
1,766 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
2,843 km
1,766 mi / 1,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NCU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code KTM NCU
ICAO Code VNKT UTNN
City Kathmandu Nukus
Country Nepal Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 4,390 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 42.490000, 59.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 2,843 kilometers (1,766 miles / 1,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:09 in Kathmandu, it's 14:24 in Nukus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,144 feet between the two airports. Nukus Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nukus (NCU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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