KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,044 km
4,998 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
8,044 km
4,998 mi / 4,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RKV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code KTM RKV
ICAO Code VNKT BIRK
City Kathmandu Reykjavik
Country Nepal Iceland
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,390 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 64.130000, -21.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 8,044 kilometers (4,998 miles / 4,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Kathmandu, it's 21:06 in Reykjavik. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,342 feet between the two airports. Reykjavik Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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