KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,275 km
2,656 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,275 km
2,656 mi / 2,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RAE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code KTM RAE
ICAO Code VNKT OERR
City Kathmandu Arar
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.910000, 41.140000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 4,275 kilometers (2,656 miles / 2,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:07 in Kathmandu, it's 17:22 in Arar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,577 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 83° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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