KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,523 km
4,053 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
6,523 km
4,053 mi / 3,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RYG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code KTM RYG
ICAO Code VNKT ENRY
City Kathmandu Rygge
Country Nepal Norway
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,390 ft 174 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 59.380000, 10.790000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 6,523 kilometers (4,053 miles / 3,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Norway. 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 23:09 in Kathmandu, it's 18:24 in Rygge. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,216 feet between the two airports. Moss Airport Rygge sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rygge (RYG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 88° (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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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