KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,494 km
2,171 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
3,494 km
2,171 mi / 1,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
297°
west northwest

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KTM RAS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code KTM RAS
ICAO Code VNKT OIGG
City Kathmandu Rasht
Country Nepal Iran
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,390 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.320000, 49.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 3,494 kilometers (2,171 miles / 1,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Kathmandu, it's 19:10 in Rasht.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,430 feet between the two airports. Sardar-e-Jangal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rasht (RAS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 97° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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