KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,157 km
2,583 miles
TAE
Daegu
South Korea
Distance
4,157 km
2,583 mi / 2,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
66°
east northeast

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KTM TAE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Daegu Airport
IATA Code KTM TAE
ICAO Code VNKT RKTN
City Kathmandu Daegu
Country Nepal South Korea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,390 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.890000, 128.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Daegu (TAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Daegu Airport (TAE) in Daegu, South Korea is 4,157 kilometers (2,583 miles / 2,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 21:32 in Kathmandu, it's 00:47 in Daegu. 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 4,274 feet between the two airports. Daegu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Daegu (TAE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 270° (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 Daegu Airport (TAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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