KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,995 km
1,861 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
2,995 km
1,861 mi / 1,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM NHD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code KTM NHD
ICAO Code VNKT OMDM
City Kathmandu Dubai
Country Nepal United Arab Emirates
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Dubai
Elevation 4,390 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.030000, 55.370000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 2,995 kilometers (1,861 miles / 1,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 United Arab Emirates. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Kathmandu, it's 20:02 in Dubai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,225 feet between the two airports. Al Minhad Air Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Dubai (NHD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 78° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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