KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,014 km
2,494 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
4,014 km
2,494 mi / 2,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM SWU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code KTM SWU
ICAO Code VNKT RKSW
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,390 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.240000, 127.010000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 4,014 kilometers (2,494 miles / 2,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:39 in Kathmandu, it's 04:54 in Suwon Airport. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,302 feet between the two airports. Suwon Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Suwon Airport (SWU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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