KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,538 km
2,198 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,538 km
2,198 mi / 1,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM QJB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code KTM QJB
ICAO Code VNKT OEJB
City Kathmandu Jubail
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,390 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 27.040000, 49.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 3,538 kilometers (2,198 miles / 1,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:30 in Kathmandu, it's 16:45 in Jubail.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,364 feet between the two airports. Jubail Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Jubail (QJB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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